About Developmental Education

Goals

1. To preserve and make possible educational opportunities for each post-secondary learner;
2. To develop in each learner the skills and attitudes necessary for the attainment of academic career and life goals;
3. To ensure proper placement by assessing each learner’s level of preparedness for college coursework;
4. To maintain academic standards by enabling learners to acquire competencies needed for success in mainstream college courses;
5. To enhance the retention of students;
6. To promote the continued development and application of cognitive and affective learning theory.