Most Community College Students Never Graduate
As it recruits students, Austin Community College makes pitches similar to those of two-year schools statewide, which now educate more than half of Texas collegians. ACC’s slogan — “Start here. Get there.” — implores students to take advantage of its inexpensive and flexible course offerings before moving on to get their university degree.
“Texas community colleges enroll 54 percent of the state's college students, 75 percent of freshmen and sophomores, and 78 percent of all Texas minority students,” the school's website reads. “ACC transfer students excel, doing as well as or better than students who begin at a four-year ...
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Gary Packwood
Every student who doesn't make it in community college is one more voters who does not support higher education.
I wonder how long these ugly numbers on graduation have been eroding support from under high education planning in Texas?
Political leaders, teachers and especially parents need to start talking about post high school education beginning in the sixth grade...and keep talking about it.
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evans0526
Until community colleges can turn away students who they know can't succeed in college, don't expect their persistance and graduation numbers to improve. Community colleges are open door institutions that take everyone. That's their mission--until the state decides to change it.