Largo, Md. (Feb. 3, 2020) – Prince George’s Community College is showcased in a new five-part Voices of Pathways documentary film series that recently launched. The College’s two-year process of implementing guided pathways to help students reach their career goals faster is featured, along with the efforts of four other community colleges that are also working to achieve transformational change.
“Many Minds Working Together” was filmed on the Largo campus of Prince George’s Community College. The 10-minute film covers the process that took place to streamline 217 credit programs down to 82, and the ongoing collaboration by faculty and staff to map the College’s programs of study to actual jobs in the region. Pathways, which launched at Prince George’s Community College in 2018, helps students save time and money by giving them a clear path to their goals. The film also shows how the College’s partnerships with local businesses are providing students with direct footholds into their chosen fields.
Produced with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the film series also features individual segments about guided pathways efforts at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Austin Community College in Austin, Texas; Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon; and Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee.
The various segments show the different processes used to implement guided pathways and the perspectives of faculty, staff, and students regarding their experiences in seeking transformational change.
A Discussion Guide is available online to help start conversations about guided pathways and how they can meet community needs.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 40,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enable PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit the College website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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