Achieving the Dream

CCM ACHIEVING THE DREAM

By becoming part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) network, County College of Morris (CCM) has taken another major step forward in enhancing our focus on the success of our students.

As part of this network, we join more than 220 community colleges across the country that are strengthening their learning environments and the impact they have on all of their students so they can achieve their dreams.

Our goal as an ATD institution is to continue to build on the strong frameworks we already have in place. CCM is fortunate to have a great faculty, administrative team, staff and infrastructure to build upon. We anticipate many exciting developments as we move ahead as an ATD institution.

ATD is a national network committed to one fundamental belief: America’s community colleges should work together as a learning community to increase access and student success.

 

Sincerely,

Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, President
Dr. Bette Simmons, VP Student Development and Enrollment Management

THE CCM ATD MISSION

CCM achieves student success through a gateway of holistic academic and non-academic support systems designed to foster resilience, independence, critical thinking and communication skills, while helping students identify and obtain personal and professional goals. By doing so, CCM enables students to complete a structured degree and/or certificate, and positions them for successful completion, transfer and/or workforce development in a diverse society.

CCM ATD ACTION PLAN

At the end of the discovery and planning period that defines the first year of participation in the ATD network, colleges are asked to develop and submit an Action Plan. The plan describes how the institution will seek to improve policies, processes, and systems; maximize impact through the college-wide scaling of strategies; and align and allocate resources to support implementation.

You can download the CCM Action Plan here.

HOW TO BE A SUCCESS

“I’m Achieving the Dream … ARE YOU?

CCM currently offers a wide range of resources to assist students with successfully completing their degrees or certificates and to make the most of their college experience. To learn more, visit our Campus Services page.

INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT TOOL

The Institutional Capacity Assessment Tool (ICAT) was administered at CCM in early 2019. The ICAT considers seven integrated capacities: leadership and vision; data and technology; equity, engagement and communication; teaching and learning; strategy and planning; policies and practices. In early June 2019, the college held two Capacity Cafés to review the ICAT results and to provide faculty, staff and administrators with the opportunity to discuss ideas on how CCM can become a more student-centered institution.

The ICAT findings and Capacity Café ideas can be found here – CCM/ICAT Results & Capacity Café Summary

CCM ATD Teams