EPISODE · Jan 2, 2025 · 26 MIN
Defending the Community College Equity Agenda
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This Book, Defending the Community College Equity Agenda, examines challenges facing community colleges in promoting student success and equity in higher education. It explores issues such as restricted state funding, inadequate student preparation, the rise of for-profit institutions, and the impact of performance accountability systems. The authors analyze these challenges through various research studies, focusing on issues of access, completion rates, and the balance between vocational and academic programs. Specific chapters investigate remediation, dual enrollment, industry certifications, and distance education, offering insights and recommendations for strengthening community colleges' role in equitable education. The overall aim is to reassess community college missions and suggest strategies to improve student outcomes and address equity concerns.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Defending-Community-College-Equity-Agenda/dp/0801884470?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=333c8aa5a0c4875eaa4e71b9d4ba2ba4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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This Book, Defending the Community College Equity Agenda, examines challenges facing community colleges in promoting student success and equity in higher education. It explores issues such as restricted state funding, inadequate student preparation, the rise of for-profit institutions, and the impact of performance accountability systems. The authors analyze these challenges through various research studies, focusing on issues of access, completion rates, and the balance between vocational and academic programs. Specific chapters investigate remediation, dual enrollment, industry certifications, and distance education, offering insights and recommendations for strengthening community colleges' role in equitable education. The overall aim is to reassess community college missions and suggest strategies to improve student outcomes and address equity concerns.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Defending-Community-College-Equity-Agenda/dp/0801884470?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=333c8aa5a0c4875eaa4e71b9d4ba2ba4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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