Student Preparedness is consistently a top concern for community college instructors. They face a highly diverse student population with varying levels of academic readiness, often exacerbated by “COVID-era learning loss” and lack of foundational skills. Students may also be dealing with a complex web of non-academic challenges that influence their learning performance.

By adopting these best practices, colleges can create more supportive and equitable environments that significantly improve student persistence, completion rates, and ultimately, success in their academic and career goals.