The primary goal of the policy is to ensure that new freshmen have the academic competencies that allow them to succeed in college level courses. To accomplish this goal, the policy ensures that each first-time student is assessed in English and mathematics, receives timely and appropriate information on the availability of remedial courses, is informed of the responsibility to enroll in remedial courses if necessary, and that CCHE informs each school district on the level of college preparation of its graduates. CCHE consulted with the governing boards in clarifying the statutory intent and developing the policy language.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Statewide Remedial Education Policy .
In many ways, remediation stands at the center of the academic challenges that confront state policy makers. If a student is inadequately prepared to enroll in college level courses, then it is difficult for these students to complete a baccalaureate degree program in four years. As part of its comprehensive study of public higher education, the Commission examined remedial education in Colorado s public higher education system. Chapter 7 of the House Bill 99-1289 Report 1, published January 2000, presented findings and recommendations that addressed ways that state policy could improve student success at Colorado public institutions through stronger policy in remedial education. Minority students are over-represented in this group.