FOCUS on Community College Success

Now in its 5th Edition, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS, gives new students the tools, tenacity, and confidence to succeed in college and beyond! Packed with strategies that help community college students break through the special challenges of juggling school, family, and work, this resource propels students boldly into the future with activities that help them build the laser focus they need to cut through distractors, master coursework, transfer to four-year colleges, and achieve career goals. Updated with the latest, forward-thinking research from academic journals and practical career sources, this resource includes entrance and exit interviews to track academic growth, chapter content on managing personal finances, advice for career planning, and more, along with the MindTap learning platform that makes students unstoppable! New for 2021: Empower your students to connect the dots between what they’re learning now and their current or future careers with “How Transferable Are Your Skills?” - a new MindTap activity that challenges students to identify how their personal and academic experiences can help them become career-ready. Read more