Original sentence: Opening its doors in August 2012, Stella and Charles Guttman Community College offers associate degree programs that emphasize experiential education, the adoption of learning communities and instructional teams, and a strong value placed on being simultaneously “high tech” and “high touch
Edited sentence: ); Human Services (A.); Information Technology (A.); Liberal Arts & Sciences (A.); Urban Studies (A.A mandatory Summer Bridge Program for incoming students before the start of the Fall semester.A multi-step comprehensive admissions process with prospective students.All first-year students are required to attend on a full-time basis and are grouped in learning communities to foster collaboration, teamwork, and peer accountability.By January 2017, 52% of the inaugural class have graduated.Educational Model Highlights:.Limited number of “majors” with well-defined pathways to degree, transfer and/or careers: Business Administration (A.Longer academic calendar; 18-week semesters keep students in school September through July to remain on track to complete their studies.No remedial courses; developmental support is built into the curriculum.Opening its doors in August 2012, Stella and Charles Guttman Community College offers associate degree programs as part of an innovative model with an emphasis on experiential education, the adoption of learning communities and instructional teams, and a strong value placed on being simultaneously “high tech” and “high touch.Partnership with a new Early College High School with tracks for Information Technology and Health Information Technology programs.Peer Mentors, Student Success Advocates, Career Strategists, and Graduate Coordinators support students academically, professionally, and personally.Results so far:.Structured core curriculum; no choice of courses in first year.This rate is significantly higher than the two-year national graduation rate at Large City public two-year colleges (4%, IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey 2013).This rate is significantly higher than the two-year national graduation rate at Large City two-year colleges (14%, IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey 2013).Three-year graduation rate of 49% of inaugural class exceeded the goal of 35% set when the College opened in 2012.Two-year graduation rate of 30% for the 2013 entering cohort