Esam Sohail Mohammad, Author at The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal

Mending, Not Ending, Remedial Classes

Dec 14, 2022 · Esam Sohail Mohammad · Comments Off

A high-school diploma should be a default signal that the holder is prepared to embark on her or his college journey. In an ideal world, a country that spends a … Continue reading “Mending, Not Ending, Remedial Classes”

To Survive, Community Colleges Need to Stay True to Their Mission

Sep 3, 2021 · Esam Sohail Mohammad · Comments Off

While community colleges are known as a low-cost path to higher education, some might be shocked to learn that their enrollments took a steeper hit than the four-year sector in … Continue reading “To Survive, Community Colleges Need to Stay True to Their Mission”

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Mending, Not Ending, Remedial Classes

To Survive, Community Colleges Need to Stay True to Their Mission