Adult Learners Get Second Chance at Community College
Community colleges are a great first-choice for college students, but they are also a great second chance for adult learners and non-traditional students.
Community colleges are a great first-choice for college students, but they are also a great second chance for adult learners and non-traditional students.
It would be disingenuous to ignore the issues facing higher education: enrollment declines, soaring tuition, and doubts on the usefulness of college degrees. Despite these challenges, community college degrees still hold value.
For community college students, working while attending school is a great way to gain experience and pay for college at the same time.
Study habits are difficult to form, but they are very important in college. When there may be days between classes, it is important to stay engaged in the course to perform well.
Growing up with parents who speak of their college days can be beneficial even if it may seem trivial. For first-gen students, that “insider” insight may be harder to find. However, while it can be overwhelming, there are some tips to making college more navigable for first-gen students.
By Guest Contributor Dr. Nancy Sanchez Dr. Nancy Sanchez serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Sanchez has worked as Chief Opportunity Officer for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Executive Director of Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEP), and authored Your Guide to College Transfer. She …
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to support community college advocacy through PTK’s new campaign, Community College Smart (CCsmart).