Journal of Education & Social Policy

The Perceptions of Faculty and Counselors on the College Readiness of Students at Community Colleges
Belinda M. Johnson, Alma L. Thornton, Walter A. Brown

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of faculty and counselors on the college readiness of students at community colleges. It explored challenges and barriers experienced by developmental faculty and counselors. This qualitative study examined the lived experiences of faculty and counselors in instructing and advising underprepared students at four community colleges using the Conley Four Dimensions of College Readiness Model. In-depth interviews were conducted with eighteen participants. Major barriers to student success included limited proficiency in reading and writing, inadequate mathematical preparation, poor comprehension skills, and deficient problem formulation capabilities.

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