Community College Blog

3 things teen parents need campus leaders to know

To shed more light onto the barriers student-parents face, EAB hosted a panel of Generation Hope Scholars at our recent student success summit, CONNECTED18, in October. See what these student-parents shared—and learn how you can best support them.

Beyond access: How to deliver on your college’s promise program

With over 200 communities across 44 states offering College Promise Programs, the urgency to improve retention and graduation is greater than ever. While Promise Programs provide unparalleled access for underrepresented populations, they must be paired with equal attention to student success. Learn how technology and accountability standards can help us keep our promise to students.

Worried about summer melt? Here’s how to fight it.

Summer melt season is here—when enrolled students fail to show up on campus come fall. Learn four rules to combat this trend with nudges to keep community college students on track.

How weekend college can serve your part-time students

We spoke to college leaders who have launched and sustained successful weekend colleges and gathered four imperatives to expand beyond Monday-Friday.

3 mistakes you may be making in your strategic planning

Avoid these three common barriers preventing community colleges from achieving the goals set in their strategic plans.

Guided Pathways is a seismic shift—here’s how to make sense of it

Guided Pathways is a seismic shift for community colleges - learn how to scale implementation using pre-existing data.

3 ways to ensure college credit for life experiences

Community college students often follow a non-linear path to graduation. Learn three ways to ensure credit for their professional, military, and life experiences, ultimately reducing their time to degree.

How holistic advising helps students find balance

Learn how a holistic advising approach promotes student success, including how it helped community college students achieve the balance they need to persist.

Turn dual-enrollment into meaningful college preparatory programs