Amarillo College's No Excuses philosophy focuses on student support and success.

What is the purpose of No Excuses?

1) Focus on Student Success Performance Measures:

• a) Persistence from term-to-term and year-to-year
• b) Successful completion of developmental education
• c) Successful completion of a course with a grade of "C" or better
• d) Successful completion of gateway courses (e.g. English Composition and College Algebra)
• e) Successful completion of a degree, certificate, or transfer

2) Focus on AC's Primary (Institution-Wide) Academic Intervention Strategies:

• a) Poverty
• b) Tutoring
• c) Course redesign
• d) Developmental education
• e) First-year seminar

3) Focus on Additional Student Support Services: Addressing and removing any potential barriers or roadblocks to students

Focusing on the above items (directly or indirectly) ensures that students are given the greatest opportunity for success.