Why are so many students of color failing to earn a degree, certificate, or transfer from community college?
The problem ➤
“California community college students increasingly enter the system with little in their personal experiences to equip them to succeed in community college without proactive guidance. In recent years, California has seen an increase in the number of underserved students who either spend too much time in community college or become so discouraged that they drop out without earning a degree.”
— Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Policy
The Cost ➤
“Community colleges have a critical role to play in addressing this country’s greatest challenges: Stagnant family incomes, disparities in income and wealth, and political polarization.”
— Public Policy Institute of California
The solution ➤
Students seeking a community college degree or certificate benefit when knowledgeable individuals are available to counsel and direct them in their academic endevours. The current community college system clearly requires significant additional resources to achieve acceptable persistence and graduation rates.
√ Mentoring
According to a national study, seventy-five percent of successful college students have been mentored during their education.
√ Support
Proactive and integrated academic and nonacademic support are shown to be essential to ensuring community college graduation.
