Championing Support for Student Parents
Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, provided testimony before the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee in support of Senate Bill 420, legislation focused on improving support for pregnant and parenting students across public institutions of higher education.
In her remarks, Dr. Willis emphasized the importance of data-informed policy, noting that institutions cannot effectively serve a population they do not fully understand. Senate Bill 420 requires colleges and universities to collect and report data on student parents and to develop plans that connect them with essential resources, including childcare, health care, and academic accommodations.
This engagement reflects the college’s broader advocacy efforts to support student success by expanding access to resources that enable all students to persist and complete their educational goals, ensuring that becoming a parent does not limit opportunity and that the college continues to meet students where they dream.
We want to thank our partners at the federal, state, and local levels for their steadfast support of Howard Community College. As the premier higher education resource for personal and professional achievement in Howard County, HCC is sincerely grateful for the ongoing investment in our institution's growth. We look forward to continuing partnerships that ensure we provide pathways to success while meeting students where they dream.
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