Goals of Developmental Education
To preserve and
make possible educational opportunity for each postsecondary learner.
To develop in
each learner the skills and attitudes necessary for the attainment of academic career and
life goals.
To ensure
proper placement by assisting each learner's level of preparedness for college work.
To maintain
academic standards by enabling learners to acquire competencies needed for success in
mainstream college courses.
To enhance the
retention of student.
To promote the continued development and application of cognitive and affective learning theory.