Community College Times profiles single mother of four Catherine Clarke and the programs at Harper College in Palatine, IL that supported her as she earned her degree.
Single moms are an overlooked population, and they face tremendous barriers to success, but they tend to be highly motivated to complete their degrees, and colleges can help them in a number of ways, according to a
recent report by Women Employed:
"Making services available at accessible hours and places can help single mothers who, like Clarke, are trying to juggle multiple demands on their time.
Reducing time to degree also is a must, according to the report. A review of credit requirements can ensure that 'prerequisites and the number of credits required for graduation are relevant to student educational and career paths.' Creating program maps that include part-time options can help students stay on the path to a good-paying career. And for those students who don't know what path to take, connecting them to career exploration resources early can help them avoid taking unnecessary classes."
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