By Renee E Elpers
Director of Marketing, Communications, and College Relations
Pratt Community College
Pratt Community College is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top 100 institutions in the nation for the U.S. Department of Education’s prestigious Raising the Bar Award. This honor highlights the college’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community impact.
The Raising the Bar Award acknowledges educational institutions demonstrating exceptional innovation and leadership in improving access, equity, and student outcomes. Pratt CC was selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide for its outstanding efforts in Technical Education, Dual Credit options, and Job Placement Percentages.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students,” said Dr. Calvert, President of PCC. “We are committed to providing high-quality education and resources that empower our students to achieve their goals and contribute meaningfully to our community. It is amazing to be recognized as a top 100 two-year institution when there are over 1100 two-year colleges across the country; this recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students.”
This national recognition underscores Pratt Community College’s role as a leader in higher education and a driver of economic and social progress in South Central Kansas.
The Raising the Bar Award is part of the U.S. Department of Education’s broader initiative to celebrate institutions setting new educational innovation and equity standards. By achieving this milestone, Pratt CC is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening tomorrow’s workforce.
For more information on PCC’s programs and initiatives, please visit prattcc.edu.
About Pratt Community College
Pratt Community College’s mission as an institution of higher education compels us to seek maximum student learning through quality instruction and service. To ensure the college strives to comply with this mission, the faculty is working to establish general education competencies to be assessed in various courses.
