Message from the President

Americans value opportunity. Community colleges provide it. They enroll almost half of all undergraduates in the country, providing the education that leads to greater economic opportunity and improved quality of life.
 

Too many students leave community colleges without earning a certificate or degree, or without transferring to continue their studies. Consequently, they risk losing the opportunity to earn a livable wage. When students complete courses and earn credentials, however, they can improve their own life, which ultimately benefits the nation.

Achieving the Dream is a multiyear national initiative to help more community college students succeed. The initiative is particularly concerned about student groups that traditionally have faced significant barriers to success, including students of color and low-income students.

El Paso Community College is proud to be one of the first group of colleges chosen to participate in the Achieving the Dream initiative. And the entire college family is committed to helping those in our community achieve their dream whether it be to attain a Certificate of Completion, an Associates Degree, or to transfer to a four-year institution.

We are The Best Place to Start!


Richard M. Rhodes, Ph.D.
President