CCV receives $50,000 grant from McClure Foundation

The J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation, has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Community College of Vermont to expand access to CCV’s Introduction to College Studies (ICS) course. Last year the Foundation supported course delivery and transportation to ICS classes for students in rural parts of the state. This fall, the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation awarded additional funding to expand delivery of the program in regions where access to college is a significant barrier for students.
CCV’s Introduction to College Studies course helps many Vermont students make the transition from high school to college, serving over 1,200 students each year. This free, non-credit class offers a fun and effective environment for helping students build skills and confidence for college. Students who successfully complete the ICS course are eligible to apply for a voucher for a free course at any of the Vermont State Colleges or a partnering college.
In a recent survey, 81% of students who completed ICS said the class gave them the experience and confidence they need for college, and in a three-year follow-up, 76% of students who successfully completed Introduction to College Studies were enrolled in college. The ongoing and charitable support from the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation improves college access for many young Vermonters, while helping them further their education and become active members of Vermont’s workforce and communities.
The Community College of Vermont is an open admissions college, serving over 12,000 students each year through 12 statewide learning sites and comprehensive online course offerings. For more information visit www.ccv.edu or www.vermontcf.org.
Source: CCV. 11.3.2010