Santa Barbara City College Tutoring

The document describes the origins and evolution of the Partnership for Student Success (PSS) program at Santa Barbara City College. It began in 2004 as a discussion among faculty about underprepared students and the need for faculty leadership in addressing student success issues. Over subsequent years, the program expanded to include initiatives like the Writing Center, Gateway to Student Success courses, and tutoring programs. Evaluation data showed that students participating in PSS programs had higher course completion rates compared to non-participating students. The PSS was formally launched in 2006 and has been evaluated annually since.