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What is Promise Programs

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Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Local and/or statewide efforts to provide financial assistance to students in higher education through guaranteeing that college tuition is covered. Financial support for fees other that tuition may be included by some promise programs. Some promise programs provide academic support services such as academic advising, career exploration, and instructional support.
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Convergence of Adult Learners, STEM Programs, and Promise Programs in Community Colleges
Deirdre Conway (Southern Methodist University, USA), David Deggs (Texas A & M University, Commerce, USA), and Kelyn Rola (Southern Methodist University, USA)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 15
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4123-4.ch003
Abstract
American higher education is currently experiencing a convergence of three trends: a rise in adult learners as the largest population of students on college campuses, an increased focus on academic STEM degree programs and credentials, and the proliferation of promise programs that provide financial assistance to students. Community colleges as open access institutions are at the nexus of where these three trends converge and thrive. This chapter provides an overview of these three trends with recommendations for practice to guide community college leaders and faculty who are charged with management of these three trends during this unique time in higher education.
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