Community colleges are often the only or the last chance for a college education for many of America’s students. Some students enroll in a couple of classes or a short-term certificate to gain new skills, some enroll to obtain their associate degrees, and some enroll with the intention to transfer to a four-year institution. The open access of community college is one of America’s greatest post secondary strengths, but also one of its greatest challenges. While almost anyone with minimum qualifications can enter a community college and pursue a post secondary credential, few will actually complete.
Community college students need access to more high-quality, flexible support services, courses, and credentials to succeed. Students should be able to take at least two courses a semester—two in the fall, two in the spring, and two in the summer—so that they can complete their associate degrees in two to four years. Innovative use of information technology can help get them there.
On April 29th, New America’s Education Policy Program will host an event that focuses on the use of information technology at community colleges. In February, New America released Community College Online, which features case studies of how community colleges are harnessing technology to improve remediation, student services, and content delivery. Join us for a highly interactive technology expo where we present many of the innovations featured in the report.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Rachel Fishman
Senior Policy Analyst, New America
@HigherEdRachel
Innovation Presentations
Representatives from five case studies featured in Community College Online will give short presentations about how they use technology to improve student success.
Presenters Include:
William J. Ryan, Executive Director of Learn on Demand
Deb Adair, Managing Director and Chief Planning Officer, Quality Matters
Paul Golisch, IT Administrator and Math Instructor, Paradise Valley Community College
Russ Little, Chief Innovation Officer, PAR Framework
Betty Frost, Associate Professor of Math, Jackson State Community College and Linda Pride, Professor of Mathematics, Jackson State Community College.
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