Full Description
Combining research with firsthand experience, Community College Is College demystifies-and destigmatizes-the community college sector.
This practical and accessible resource presents community colleges as an option where students who have been identified as high achieving can receive an excellent postsecondary education, often in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution or entry into a high-demand career.
Covering topics such as the mission of the community college, dual enrollment, tuition and fees, transfer and career opportunities, this book is a must-read for high school counselors, parents, and caregivers committed to providing students with a complete understanding of the higher education educational options available to them.
Contents
1. Community Colleges: The Stigma Stops Here 2. The History, Mission, and Context of the Community College Chapter 3. College in High School Programs 4. Workforce Education and Development 5. The Community College Academic Experience 6. Community College is Affordable, Not Inferior 7. Student and Campus Life 8. Technology and the Post-Pandemic Community College 9. Community College Is College
