The PPG is calculated based on a comparison (per California community college) between the share of all students who earned ADTs versus the share of Black and Latinx students who earned ADTs. The PPG shows when campuses are intentionally making sure that Latinx and Black transfer students have equal opportunities to earn an ADT. The percentage point gap (PPG), the key component in determining the award, recognizes campuses that go above and beyond basic efforts to ensure that ADTs are awarded to Black and Latinx students. In practical terms, it helps manifest college dreams into a reality for thousands of students attending community college.ĪDT transfers obtain their bachelor’s degree twice as fast as traditional transfer students who enroll in the CSU system, as stated in the Methodology Report. The Associate Degree for Transfer grants students a pathway between the state’s community colleges and the CSU system. Santa Monica College in southern California and Fresno City College were close runners-up for the award. 1.Īccording to the Fall 2021 ADT Equity Champions Methodology Report, DVC ranked third among California Community Colleges that distribute equitable ADT implementation for Black students.
The Campaign for College Opportunity already publicly announced all California Community College and California State University honorees on Nov. State Assemblyman Marc Berman, representing the 24th district in the San Francisco/Silicon Valley Peninsula region, will join the event along with student leaders and other honorees. The virtual event will host hundreds of attendees representing California’s higher education leadership, including elected officials, corporate sponsors, and civic and business leaders. on Zoom, DVC’s achievement will be recognized at the Champions of Higher Education Celebration. Last month, Diablo Valley College received the 2021 Equity Champion of Higher Education Award for its achievements awarding high numbers of Black and Latinx students with Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT).