Our Focus Areas

To advance our mission, the College Excellence Program focuses on how colleges improve student outcomes across six domains and on highly effective leadership practices. Each focus area page includes playbooks, recommended metrics, assessment tools, inquiry questions, and related resources.

Workforce

Ensuring that students have the necessary skills and knowledge to secure a good job.

Transfer

Helping community college students transfer and earn bachelor's degrees.

Completion

Strengthening graduation rates so students earn a degree or credential that has post-college value.

Teaching and Learning

Through excellent teaching, ensuring that students effectively learn what is taught in courses and programs.

Equitable Outcomes

Achieving high and equitable outcomes for students of color and those from low-income backgrounds.

Access

Ensuring that the college’s service area is reflected in enrollment and programs with strong post-grad outcomes.

Leadership and Capacities

The actions of college leaders and the institutional capacities needed to achieve strong student outcomes.