Parkland program receives honors for its excellence

CHAMPAIGN – A center at Parkland College that helps students develop their academic skills is one of eight programs in the nation being recognized as exemplary community college programs.

Parkland's Center for Academic Success brings together several services to help students learn study skills, prepare for taking college-level courses if they are not at that level yet, and get tutoring help

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