NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — This week the Yuba Community College District released information on the latest completion rates across its colleges.
The district includes Yuba College and Woodland Community College, the latter of which includes the Lake County Campus in Clearlake.
From 2017 to 2021, Yuba Community College District saw a 24% increase in students completing their associate degrees.
Woodland Community College had a 48% surge in associate degree completions, while Yuba College noted a 16% growth during the same period.
District officials said the latest numbers illustrated “remarkable increases in completion
rates across its colleges,” which it said reflects its commitment to student success.
“Our district and colleges are working hard to serve our students and our communities,” said Dr. Sonja Lolland, the district’s vice chancellor of education and planning. “The work we are doing to improve student support services, streamline processes and improve academic supports is paying off.”
She added that the completion rates significantly exceed the state average.
“These numbers tell a very good story of our faculty and staff’s commitment to our students’ success,” said district Chancellor Dr. Shouan Pan. “Importantly, this increase also indicates our students’ dedication to and belief in themselves. Deciding to attend and remain in college, especially during the pandemic, is not an easy choice. I’m very proud of each student who made the commitment to earn their associate’s and each employee who supported them along the way.”
Yuba Community College District reports on completion rates
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