‘First Gen Transfer’ is a transfer guide aimed at helping our California Community College students understand the process of transfer from the perspective of a first generation college student. It is an OER textbook written by a CCC Transfer Counselor. It is free, available for download and printing as a PDF, available now with accessible …

First Gen Transfer: A Transfer Guide for First-Generation California Community College Students (Lezra Chenportillo, M.Ed., 2023) – San Jose City College (CC BY-NC)Read More »

OpenStax’s Preparing for College Success is a comprehensive resource that provides secondary students critical information to prepare for their “to and through” college journey. The book addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of today’s diverse students. College match, preparing for transition, time management and study skills, building relationships, financial literacy, and career planning are all reflected throughout …

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OpenStax College Success is a comprehensive and contemporary resource that serves First Year Experience, Student Success, and College Transition courses. Developed with the support of hundreds of faculty and coordinators, the book addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of today’s diverse students. Engagement, self-analysis, personal responsibility, and student support are reflected throughout the material. College Success also includes an …

College Success (OpenStax, 2020) (CC BY)Read More »