CCA on the Air: Student Parents at the Center: The New Mexico Student Parent Alliance Approach

Student parents represent over 20% of college students nationwide, yet their unique needs often go unseen. In this episode, we’re joined by Catron Allred, Director of the Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCOE) at Santa Fe Community College, where the New Mexico Student Parent Alliance is housed. She shares how New Mexico is advancing student parent success through powerful data insights and innovative policies and practices. This episode highlights the importance of designing systems that support the whole student and offers actionable lessons for institutions and states looking to do the same.