Mobilizing the Boldest Innovation
At the center of a network unafraid of complexity, we study the best ideas and co-design the most promising practices. We translate them into actionable strategies and equip cross-sectional teams to accelerate implementation. An alliance of movement builders convinced that better is possible, we’re driving change at every level that works for every leader, every campus, every system.
53
states, systems, and consortia participating in the CCA Alliance
1.5X
rate of improvement in community college graduation rates for CCA Alliance members relative to non-Alliance members since 2015
10%
increase in credentials and degrees awarded by the CCA Alliance since 2015
The collaboration CCA fosters is critical to the student success movement. The ideas and data shared through the CCA Alliance empower policy leaders to garner the support of their peers, institutions, and communities.
Joe Garcia
Former Chancellor, Colorado Community College System, Former Lt. Governor of Colorado
Purpose Pillar
Uninformed decisions about a course of study can lead students to earn unnecessary credits, extend their time to degree, or leave school altogether, exacerbating financial burdens.
From recruitment to onboarding to the first-year experience, CCA partners with institutions to align student goals and abilities with course selections.
Structure Pillar
Students face blocks to progress from day one of college, including unrecognized prior learning, inconsistent support to get up to speed for college-level learning, poorly designed curricular sequences, and miscommunication about credit hours needed for on-time graduation.
CCA guides colleges in facilitating strong starts that sustain critical progress.
Momentum Pillar
Confusing course and degree sequences, challenging schedules, and rigid major requirements muddy the path to completion.
We work with colleges to meet students where they are, balancing flexibility and structure and clarifying the path to a degree or credential.
Support Pillar
Students navigating food insecurity, childcare, financial constraints, or other life challenges need more than academic support to graduate on time.
We equip institutions to proactively address students’ needs beyond the classroom, so every student can focus on reaching their college goals.
