ERIC Number: ED662188
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Nov-7
Pages: 49
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
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Fostering College Fluency: Results from a National Survey of Community College Library and Campus Partners
Elmira Jangjou; Melissa Blankstein; jean amaral
ITHAKA S+R
Navigating higher education requires more than attending classes and completing assignments; it requires "college fluency," a set of skills that enables students, faculty, and staff to effectively locate and utilize institutional resources. College fluency can empower students, faculty, and staff to navigate the complex culture and bureaucracy of higher education, supporting students to advocate for themselves as they move through these systems. Libraries play a crucial role in fostering this college fluency by equipping students with the tools and resources for both their curricular and non-curricular needs. Both curricular and non-curricular support are crucial, as student success encompasses not only academic performance, but also overall well-being and the ability to navigate the complexities of life while at college. To better understand the current landscape of college fluency, and the challenges faced by institutions, Ithaka S+R and the Borough of Manhattan Community College, with support from IMLS, fielded a national survey to gather insights from administrators, librarians, and faculty and staff from academic and student affairs departments across community colleges in the US. This survey aimed to explore the perceptions of college fluency, evaluate the effectiveness of existing support and resource referrals, and identify gaps in non-curricular information and resources available to faculty, staff, and students.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community College Students, Knowledge Level, Social Capital, Libraries, Academic Libraries, Student Needs, Partnerships in Education, Librarians, Library Services
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Authoring Institution: Ithaka S+R; Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
Identifiers - Location: Ohio
Grant or Contract Numbers: RE252364OLS22