Supporting Black Students in California Community Colleges During The Era Of AB 705 Legislative Reform

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Abstract

California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 705 in 2017, mandating that all community colleges revise their entry level course placement to increase the likelihood that all students will complete transfer-level math and English courses within their first academic year. This study presents longitudinal analyses of enrollment and completion trends among Black students across the California community college system, and an examination of institutional support provided using the Culturally Engaging Campus Environment (CECE) model (Museus, 2014). Results indicate that enrollment in transfer-level math and English have increased, but completion trends are mixed. Additionally, enrollment and completion differ by gender. In response to AB 705, institutions have implemented supports that align with five of nine CECE indicators.

Authors

• Julia Camille Ransom, Research for Action

• Kri Burkander, Research for Action

• Taylor Stenley, Research for Action

• Dae Y. Kim, Research for Action