Achieving the Dream today announced that Paris Junior College earned the “Leader College” distinction—a national designation awarded to community colleges that commit to improving student success and closing achievement gaps.
PJC has shown how data can inform policy and practice to help community college students achieve their goals, resulting in improved skills, better employability, and economic growth for families, communities, and the nation as a whole.
“Paris Junior College faculty, staff and students have worked together in a commitment to student success,” said PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “PJC has consistently increased retention of students from the fall to the spring. The fall to spring retention rate increased from 59.4 percent in 2010-11 to 67.1% in 2013-14.”
“Becoming a Leader College is very powerful and affirms the exceptional work and commitment of faculty and staff to their students’ success,” said Achieving the Dream Vice President for Community College Relations Cindy Lenhart. “Paris Junior College is using evidence to make informed decisions that lead to significant institutional change.”