Annapolis, MD - Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) has been designated a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities.
“We are delighted to be recognized with this award,” Dr. Dawn Lindsay, AACC president, said. “It reinforces the hard work done by everyone at the college. Most importantly, it evidences our commitment to meeting students where they are in order for them to evidence success. We are honored to be part of this distinguished cohort of colleges.”
ATD created the Leader College of Distinction award in 2018 to recognize colleges that have pursued and met challenging student success goals, often earning Leader College status several times.
Leader Colleges of Distinction must show improvement in three or more student outcome metrics, including at least one lagging indicator such as completion or transfer with an earned baccalaureate. Leader Colleges of Distinction are also required to show they have reduced equity gaps in at least two metrics for at least two student groups. These requirements recognize and motivate sustained and proactive reform efforts that result in greater improvements in student success and equity.
AACC is part of the ATD Network, made up of 300-plus colleges committed to advancing equity and supporting student success at their institutions and throughout their communities. AACC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2010 and has held Leader College status since 2018. More information in the ATD news release.
