WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECOGNIZED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAM

The College Board has recognized a Westchester Community College student success program for its innovative nature. The college has been awarded a CollegeKeys Compact 2010 Innovation Award. This awards program was established to recognize institutions and agencies leading the charge to make college access and success a reality for all students, including those from low-income backgrounds.

The college was one of three schools in the Middle States Region to win $5,000 to be used to expand their programs. Westchester Community College won for its innovation in the ”Getting Through” category which works to help assure that students make it through their academic programs. The college offered academically at- risk students a series of workshops addressing specific courses. The funds stemming from the award allocation will be directed toward the training of peer mentors.

The College Board is a non-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.

Westchester Community College, the county's largest institution of higher education, offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs.