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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
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From Strategic Plan to Sustainable Program: One College's Journey
Rush, Carol A.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v34 n11 p913-915 2010
Westmoreland County Community College focused on enhancing success for first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students testing into two or more developmental courses. The project progressed from a planning objective, to a program on a sliding-scale budget, to becoming sustainable in five years. Results include improved retention and enhanced data collection and usage.
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, Sustainable Development, Planning, At Risk Students, Budgets, Success, Financial Support, Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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