Crafton Hills College Honored for Excellence in Equitable Placement and Transfer-Level Math Success for Black Students

Publish Date: Nov. 13, 2024

On November 13, the Campaign for College Opportunity announced that it has selected Crafton Hills College as one of the 20 California Community Colleges receiving its 2024 Excellence in Placement Award, recognizing institutions implementing AB 705 for equitable course placement. This law ensures students have direct access to transfer-level courses in math and English, advancing their timely degree completion and transfer to a four-year university. It addresses long-standing barriers in transfer pathways, where required remedial courses had delayed student progress, disproportionately affecting Black and Latinx students.

Crafton Hills College, along with Cuyamaca College and College of the Canyons, was recognized as one of the top three community colleges in the state with the highest percentage of Black students completing transfer-level math within one year of initial enrollment.

“Transfer-level classes are essential for timely graduation and student success,” said Dr. Kevin Horan, President of Crafton Hills College. “Equitable placement policies like AB 705 empower students to progress without unnecessary barriers, allowing them to stay on track and achieve their educational goals.”

Jessie Ryan, President of the Campaign for College Opportunity, noted that equitable placement is essential for ensuring students, especially from underserved communities, can meet their educational goals. This recognition highlights Crafton Hills College’s commitment to student success and equitable education practices that support traditionally underrepresented groups on their paths to transfer and graduation.