On the other hand, in an open admissions college, catchment areas are much wider. The enrollment office recruits all persons who are interested in the programs offered by the college and who have a high school degree or the equivalent. The college-level curricula of selective and open admissions colleges should be equally rigorous. This is clear proof that those who graduate from a community college are prepared to meet the rigors of a baccalaureate-granting junior and senior year. In addition, for those who choose to enter the world of work, our technical and specialized programs prepare them well.
Community colleges maintain high standards through our efforts in the classroom.
The faculty at community colleges focuses primarily on teaching and channel their efforts into the learning process. As in other undergraduate colleges, be they selective or not, our faculty publish in their discipline and in the discipline of pedagogy. In addition, our colleges' expertise in teaching traditional and non-traditional students has been amply documented by our successes. So you see, it makes a great deal of sense for families to consider community colleges. If a student lives at home, there are additional savings in room and board.