Positive Partnership: Developing Short Course Academic Pathways

The California Community College system will roll out a new project to implement and scale shortened academic courses for student success.

The initiative, funded by a grant from the Ascendium Education Group and in partnership with the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, will evaluate the feasibility of offering eight-week courses (compared to the traditional 16- or 17-week terms), with the hope of increasing flexibility and accessibility for students, particularly those who may be working or caring for children.

System leaders hope expanding shortened courses will improve completion rates and address equity gaps within community colleges.

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