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Community College Stigma and Its Effect on Illinois High School Seniors' College Choice
Thu, April 21, 9:45 to 11:15am PDT (9:45 to 11:15am PDT), Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Floor: North Building, Lobby Level, Torrey Pines 2Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore community college stigma and how it affects college choice for high school seniors in the state of Illinois. Community colleges nationwide are facing significant challenges such as enrollment decline, funding cutbacks, and declining birth rates. In order to effectively combat these challenges, community college leaders must be fully cognizant of any barriers preventing prospective students from attending the 2-year institutions. This mixed methods study distributed surveys to high school seniors to gather their perceptions on community college. The key finding was that community college stigma significantly affects college choice for high school seniors in Illinois.