Literature Review #3

 










Summary: College saw increased retention and completion rates as a result of proper resources and care for students. 


Quotes: 

"The “culture of caring” demonstrates that addressing student poverty barriers increases student success. AC improved threeyear completion rates from 22% to 56%, as measured by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board student success points. More importantly, AC closed achievement gaps across the board with the exception of African American men who made significant gains." (Lowery-Hart 1). 

"We learned that if the school 1) removes a life barrier, 2) provides an accelerated learning platform and 3) does so within a deep and systemic culture of caring that loves our students to success, then students will graduate with the skills and credentials needed to earn a living wage." (Lowery-Hart 1). 

" e Advocacy & Resource Center (ARC) is the hub of AC’s system designed to eradicate poverty barriers. ARC collaborates with over 60 local non-profi ts that have federal/state/private funds.  rough these partnerships, students have access to funds for transportation, housing, utilities and childcare. With three social workers, robust emergency aid support from the AC Foundation, community supporters and an entire college committed to a culture of caring, over 3,000 students were served in one year. AC literally, systemically, thoughtfully and intentionally loved students to success." (Lowery-Hart 1). 

"In five years, AC has seen a 75% growth rate in fi rst-generation students graduating with a degree/certifi cate (21% growth rate in transfer) and a 64% growth rate in Pell students graduating (29% growth rate in transfer). AC course success rates (A-C pass rates) have increased 110% for Hispanic students, 112% for African American students and 108% for all students." (Lowery-Hart 1). 


Author:

Russell Lowery-Hart has served as president of Amarillo College since 2014. Lowery-Hart served the previous four years as Amarillo College’s vice president of academic affairs.

Key words: AC - Amarillo College

                    Grant - Government form of assistance. 

Value: Highlights on the college's part on providing a solution for these students.  

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