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Article Response
(The community college/real college divides)
The article in questions forms its foundation on the issue of college education. The author
of the editorial “the community college/real college divides” Kristin O’Keefe a holder of Masters
Degree in Public policy composed the article with the aim of clearing the air and solving the
puzzle behind community college. Many people hold a perception that community colleges are
not real college since, from the ideology held by many, these colleges do not pride themselves on
top percent acceptance rates in a community setting. To many people, community members do
not have what it takes to produce professionals in various courses they offer. The author thus airs
her views regarding community colleges with the aim of changing negative perception withheld
by parents and incoming first-year students. Specifically, the author argues that community
colleges play a vital in promoting the success of a student in the future.
The topic addressed in the article is vital since, through it, first-year students and
community members are exposed to the advantages of community college. The primary reason
according to the author why community colleges are real is based on the fact that they do not
only help the help students shape their lives but also open up equal educations opportunities for
all members of the community. An added advantage of community college noted in the article is
that it presents students with an opportunity to get involved in part-time jobs “Sixty-one percent
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attend part-time; a majority of them work” (Kristin, n.p). The article is thus directed to parents
and incoming college first-year students. Author’s motivation in writing the article is motivated
by the urge to clear the air in regard to the credibility of community colleges.
In conclusion, arguments presented in the article are acceptable since the author has
presented concrete evidence that community colleges not only serve the objective of ensuring the
community receives adequate professional education but opens up a door for every member in
the city. “It’s one of the reasons that 46 percent of our nation’s undergraduates are enrolled in
community college” (Kristin, n.d)
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Works Cited
Kristin O'keefe. “The Community College/‘Real College’ Divide.” 11 Feb. 2015,
parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/the-community-collegereal-college-divide/.
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