School Superintendents and Community College Presidents a Great Marria

Stephen Jones writes about the synergies that are possible, but rarely effected, if community colleges can work more closely with the leadership of area high schools in ways that go beyond traditional dual enrollment initiatives:

Community college admission staff and faculty need to spend more time connecting with high schools. These professionals can play a role in changing student expectations. Some high school students say they never have received a visit from an admissions officer from any college. When community colleges reach out to schools it sends a message that students are welcomed to apply. And it might benefit parents to learn that the cost of a community college education is often half the cost of that from a four-year institution.