Muhlenberg College Becomes Charter Member Of CollegeKeys Compact ™
Muhlenberg College has become a charter member of the College Board’s CollegeKeys Compact™.Wednesday, July 30, 2008 01:59 PM
The Compact seeks to support students from low-income families as they work toward preparing for, getting into and succeeding in college. Muhlenberg is one of the first 500 institutions to join the bold call to action to U.S.schools and colleges issued by the College Board just seven months ago.
As part of the CollegeKeys™ initiative, Muhlenberg has entered a contract with the College Board to actively pursue ways and dedicate resources to help students get into and excel in college. The initiative proposes a number of activities, including creating creative partnerships to provide more mentors for young people; helping administrators, counselors, and teachers or faculty understand the challenges faced by students who are the first in their families to go to college or who come from low-income families; and providing additional tutoring and supplemental instruction as well as culturally relevant programs to students. Higher education partners are encouraged to support these students by helping with fees and other financial needs, by improving course alignment and by transfer agreements between two-and four-year campuses.
In signing the Compact, Muhlenberg commits to the Compact inventory and action plan. It also affirms its belief that all students must have the support they need to succeed in college and graduate.
