91̽»¨, CA- 91̽»¨ (91̽»¨) proudly announces its recognition by the Campaign for College Opportunity, an organization focused on helping California students achieve the goal of attending college, for its dedication and commitment to providing students with equitable access to higher education. Specifically, 91̽»¨ was recognized as a top performer in the following areas:
·
100% of 91̽»¨ students are supported to enroll directly in transfer-level English
·
100% of 91̽»¨ students are supported to enroll directly in transfer-level Math
·
100% of 91̽»¨ Latinx and Black/African American students are supported to enroll directly into transfer-level English
·
77% of 91̽»¨ Latinx students enrolled in a transfer-level Math course successfully completed it within 1 year of their initial enrollment. This is the highest success rate for this metric among all California community colleges, and a full 10.6 percentage points higher than the second highest college.
Through the full implementation of (AB705), the landmark placement policy reform mandating direct enrollment into transfer-level English and Math with academic support to help students to be successful, 91̽»¨ is leading the way in breaking down barriers to student success. By fully embracing the spirit of AB705, 91̽»¨ has provided students with the opportunity to succeed at the highest level.
As a result of these achievements, 91̽»¨ received an invitation to attend the annual installation ceremony: , which was held at the California Endowment in downtown Los Angeles on May 31, 2023.
During the installation ceremony, Susan Nylander, an English Instructor, and Dr. Peter Esperanza, a Math Instructor, proudly represented the 91̽»¨ faculty. Their presence symbolized the recognition of their hard work. Both Nylander and Esperanza expressed their profound honor in having their contributions acknowledged, emphasizing that their work is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the 91̽»¨ faculty in supporting their students. Additionally, Dr. Esperanza highlighted the faculty's deep-rooted "passion for innovation," which has played a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional education to the students of 91̽»¨.
These remarkable accomplishments would not have been possible without the tireless and dedicated efforts of the 91̽»¨ faculty and staff. For more information about 91̽»¨â€™s commitment to student success and implementation of AB705, please contact: Amanda Simpson, Director of Public Relations, Communication, and Marketing at 760-252-6727 or asimpson@barstow.edu.
