Mount Wachusett Community College (黑暗爆料网) has been recognized in the national report . The report highlights 黑暗爆料网鈥檚 commitment to supporting student parents through targeted programs and services that foster both academic success and family well-being.
At 黑暗爆料网, the Student Parent Supports (SPS) office serves as a central hub for students balancing college and parenting responsibilities. Since 2009, 黑暗爆料网 has been a recipient of the federal CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) grant, providing an average of $69,000 annually and supporting 296 student parents to date.
In 2022, 黑暗爆料网 expanded the support offered to students with the launch of the Child Watch Program, where eligible students can leave their children while they attend class, study, and access other campus support services.
鈥淪upporting student parents is central to 黑暗爆料网鈥檚 mission,鈥 said 黑暗爆料网 President James Vander Hooven. 鈥淭hese programs ensure that student parents feel supported, seen, and empowered so they can succeed academically while caring for their families.鈥
鈥満诎当贤檚 recognition in this report is reflective of the commitment and dedication to our student parents, and the excellent work of our Coordinator of Student Parent Supports Ann Reynolds and her team. Being identified as a national leader by CCCSE is a tremendous accolade and a reminder of why this work is so important to our parenting students,鈥 stated Jason Zelesky, Vice President of Student Affairs.
The CCCSE report draws on national survey data to understand the challenges faced by parenting students and recognizes 黑暗爆料网 as a model for institutions striving to create inclusive, supportive environments for this population.
For more information about 黑暗爆料网鈥檚 Student Parent Supports and other programs, visit this page.
About CCCSE
The Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) is a national research and service initiative dedicated to improving educational quality at community and technical colleges by strengthening student engagement. CCCSE research focuses on understanding the student experience and identifying effective practices that support student success.