Fall 2004 – Spring 2009 - Bunker Hill Community College

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Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count
Bunker Hill Community College is one of four community colleges in Massachusetts and one of 84 in the nation chosen to take part in a
multi-year initiative to help more students achieve their educational goals. The College received an initial $50,000 grant from the Lumina
Foundation to plan and launch in FY08 Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count. In FY09, the College received an
implementation grant of $400,000 over four years from the Boston Foundation, the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, the Educational
Resources Institute, and the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. Through Achieving the Dream, BHCC is expanding and
institutionalizing a broad and robust structure of student engagement, building upon the work of the Title III-funded Engaged Campus
Initiative. New learning communities are being developed for developmental and gateway course students, and supported by integrated
student services. Professional development opportunities are providing faculty and staff with tools for collaborative teaching and/learning
and integration support services. Success Coaches will provide intensive advising for at-risk students during their early college experience
to strengthen their ability to stay on track toward their educational goals.
Achieving the Dream promotes a culture of evidence that is fundamental to meaningful self-study, and is a key support as the College
undertakes a thorough and rigorous self-study process. Following is a baseline analysis of 928 matriculated first time in college (FTIC)
students who enrolled at BHCC in the Fall of 2003.
Part Time
41%
Unknow n
Non-
Resident
Alien
Asian/
Pacific
Islander
8%
4% 4%
Hispanic
16%
Black, Non-
Hispanic
31%
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Native
American