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For much of the twentieth century, the definition of success for
most community colleges revolved around student retention and
graduation. This definition no longer works-if it ever did. In
Student Success in the Community College: What Really Works?
respected community college leaders, researchers, and innovators
argue that student success is about redesigning community colleges
in a manner that is consistent with each college's mission, goals,
student population, and resources. Concluding that there is no
one-size-fits-all approach to increasing student success, chapter
authors analyze national, state, and regional efforts to increase
student success; identify principles institutions can use to frame
student success initiatives; and outline specific actions community
colleges can take to increase student-and institutional-success.
Student Success in the Community College: What Really Works? also
provides concrete examples of effective student success initiatives
in a variety of community college settings.
For much of the twentieth century, the definition of success for
most community colleges revolved around student retention and
graduation. This definition no longer works-if it ever did. In
Student Success in the Community College: What Really Works?
respected community college leaders, researchers, and innovators
argue that student success is about redesigning community colleges
in a manner that is consistent with each college's mission, goals,
student population, and resources. Concluding that there is no
one-size-fits-all approach to increasing student success, chapter
authors analyze national, state, and regional efforts to increase
student success; identify principles institutions can use to frame
student success initiatives; and outline specific actions community
colleges can take to increase student-and institutional-success.
Student Success in the Community College: What Really Works? also
provides concrete examples of effective student success initiatives
in a variety of community college settings.
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