Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students.

Retention 325

Retention Mentoring Financial aid Grant 325

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2024

Hauser had always admired the institution because of its unique, tax-based funding, its open-access dual-mission purpose, and its location, nestled into the scenic western slope of the Rocky Mountains. Carrie Besnette Hauser became president of Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in 2013.

Success 290

Success Developmental education Faculty First generation 290

Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

These educational institutions and technical colleges offer affordable and accessible education, which is often tailored to meet the needs of the local job market. Community college leaders must navigate a complex landscape to fulfill their mission of providing accessible and quality education.

Community college 98

Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98

EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Doing this right would result in more students returning for a second year, thus first-year retention became the first metric widely used to track student success. As early as the 1980s, student success leaders were documenting equity gaps in college access and completion.

Student success 105

Student success Success Developmental education Guided pathways 105