Community Colleges
Community Colleges Shape Student Success
Since community colleges serve almost half of the undergraduates in the U.S., you’re well aware of the task at hand. Even with the challenge of improving retention and completion rates, you’re responsible to help a diverse student population succeed in completing college, getting a job, and advancing their career.
At Pearson, we recognize the value that you’re bringing to your communities and the millions of students who rely on you to make progress in their lives through learning. Learn more about how other community colleges are succeeding and making an impact on student success.
Learn how some of the best community colleges are enabling student success
Alamo I-BEST Puts Students on a Fast Track to Careers
Alamo Colleges' Alamo I-BEST program helps fill the skills gap in San Antonio, TX by contextualizing basic skills students need with skills required for high demand occupations.
Impacting Veteran and Military Student Success at Central Community College
Central Community College in Nebraska works to improve veteran and military student success with GRADES - a revolutionary professional development program. Its unique approach engages faculty and staff in understanding the challenges veterans face reintegrating into the classroom. Central CC won the 2016 Bellwether Award for GRADES.
Gaston College Enhances the College Experience for STEM Students
Gaston College’s award-winning SPARC3 program provides STEM students a hands on, interactive education experience combined with personalized support services - paving the way to graduation.
What is the value of community college to you?
We asked community college leaders what the value of community college means to them. Hear what they had to say.
"The greatest thing community colleges provide is that opportunity for everyone—and in a way, what’s more American than that?"
—Jim Klyczek, President, Niagara Community College
Community colleges making a difference
Here are some examples of how community colleges are making a difference in the lives of their students.
