The Community College Experience Paperback - 2012 - 3rd Edition

Amy Baldwin, M.A., is an instructor of writing, literature, and college success at Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Since 1996, she has served the college in various roles including self-study editor, distance education coordinator, and professional development coordinator. She is also the author of four student success textbooks that were the first on the market that addressed the special needs of students: "The Community College Experience" 3rd edition (Pearson, 2012), "The First-Generation College Experience "1st edition (Pearson, 2012), "The Community College Experience PLUS" 3rd edition (Pearson, 2013), and "The College Experience" 1st edition (Pearson, 2013). She has also facilitated over 120 workshops and breakout sessions all over the country at community colleges, K-12 professional days, and national conferences--on teaching and learning issues such as transitioning to college, student engagement practices, and active learning. Amy will complete her doctorate of higher education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in December 2012. The focus of her dissertation is student engagement, retention, and success for African-American males in college. She is also serving as the project manager for the Complete College America initiative for the state of Arkansas."