Coaching, counseling, tutoring, career advice and other student support services are necessary to help college students transition their hard work and effort into professional success. Academic and personal support services can have a significant impact on improving first-year retention.  Some students require more transitional assistance, including English language learners, students whose parents do not speak English, adults seeking basic education, and people transitioning from the workplace to post-secondary education.    Expanded access to counselors, tutors, and other college and university support staff is necessary to ensure that students have access to the help they need to integrate into the college environment, particularly in their first year.

13.a    The Department of Higher Education should commission a report on the transition from Adult Basic Education to post-secondary education

13.b    The region’s academic institutions should make recommendations for creating culturally appropriate transition programs

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