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A pragmatic and holistic new vision of what excellence looks like
at community colleges. . . . Given that so much of our country’s
future rests--and will increasingly rely--on community colleges,
it is critical that we find ways to help them unlock their
potential. What Excellent Community Colleges Do points us in that
direction. --From the Foreword by Anthony P. Carnevale, research
professor and director, the Georgetown University Center on
Education and the Workforce
Joshua Wyner reminds us that the community college success
agenda needs to be about more than increasing the number of
credentials awarded. He shows how, with bold leadership--and
enough time--a select group of colleges have transformed
themselves in ways that not only increase graduation rates, but
improve student learning and success in further education and
employment, all while keeping an “open door” to every student.
--Davis Jenkins, senior research associate, Community College
Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University
Joshua Wyner is a leading advocate for equity and quality of
education, particularly in the key arena of our community
colleges, which enroll half of higher education students but
remain woefully underfunded and underappreciated. Wyner
understands that we must find improvements, and he is willing to
ask the hard questions about how to get there. He has found
compelling answers that will help guide us to better results for
our students and for America's social mobility and use of talent.
--Tony Marx, president, The New York Public Library, and former
president, Amherst College
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From the Back Cover
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In What Excellent Community Colleges Do, Joshua S. Wyner draws on
the ins and evidence gained in administering the Aspen Prize
for Community College Excellence. Focusing on four domains of
excellence—degree completion, equity, student learning, and labor
market success—he describes the policies and practices that have
allowed some community colleges to succeed in these areas. By
identifying initiatives that align with valued outcomes, Wyner
seeks to contribute to the growing body of knowledge about
improving student success in community colleges.
“Wyner’s book is readable, practical, and inspirational. He
describes innovations used by the most successful community
colleges to raise their completion rates, accelerate remediation
for underprepared students, and achieve greater equity and higher
achievement at the same time. It is a must-read for all who
understand the importance of high-quality community colleges to a
brighter American future.” — Alice M. Rivlin, senior fellow, The
Brookings Institution
“Joshua Wyner reminds us that the community college success
agenda needs to be about more than increasing the number of
credentials awarded. He shows how, with bold leadership—and
enough time—a select group of colleges have transformed
themselves in ways that not only increase graduation rates, but
improve student learning and success in further education and
employment, all while keeping an ‘open door’ to every student.” —
Davis Jenkins, senior research associate, Community College
Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University
“Joshua Wyner is a leading advocate for equity and quality of
education, particularly in the key arena of our community
colleges, which enroll half of higher education students but
remain woefully underfunded and underappreciated. Wyner
understands that we must find improvements, and he is willing to
ask the hard questions about how to get there. He has found
compelling answers that will help guide us to better results for
our students and for America’s social mobility and use of
talent.” — Tony Marx, president, The New York Public Library, and
former president, Amherst College
Joshua S. Wyner is the founder and executive director of The
Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program.
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