| New Advocacy Publication Announced: Bridges to Opportunity for Underprepared Adults: A State Policy Guide for Community College LeadersCCRC is pleased to announce a new guide based on lessons from the Ford Foundation-funded Community College Bridges to Opportunity initiative. |
| Noncredit Workforce Class Policies, Practice Vary WidelyThe growing field of noncredit workforce education operates differently across college district boundaries and state lines. Read Ryan Hess' article in Employment & Training Reporter, which features CCRC's research on noncredit enrollment in workforce education. |
| On the Fast Track: Students at FAU High School in Boca Take Full Load of College CoursesThis article in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel describes a dual enrollment program at FAU High School (Boca Raton, FL). |
| Student Aid Policy Recommendations Receive Broad Press CoverageArticles in several national newspapers and education news outlets discuss the September 20th release of a comprehensive set of proposals for improving the federal financial aid system. The proposals were developed by a team of higher education experts, including CCRC director Thomas Bailey. |
| Federal Report Documents Volatility of Community College Students' PlansThe Chronicle of Higher Education describes findings from the US Department of Education's recent report on community colleges. |
| Questioning the Value of Remedial EducationInside Higher Ed features findings from an NCPR research paper on the effectiveness of remedial education. |
| 'Turning point' Arrives as U.S. Community Colleges' Purview GrowsAccording to USA Today, a wider audience is recognizing the important role two-year colleges play in today's economy. |
| Next Step: Preparation (Advocates Say Improving Student Services is Critical)The National Community College Symposium in Washington, DC makes front page news in Community College Times. |
| 3 New Studies Question the Value of Remedial College CoursesThe Chronicle of Higher Education highlights findings from a study conducted by Community College Research Center (CCRC) and National Center for Postsecondary Research (NCPR) research affiliates. |
| North Carolina Says Early College High School Initiative Has Curbed Dropout RatesAn article in Diverse Issues in Higher Education describes benefits of dual enrollment programs, cites CCRC research. |
| Huge Databases Offer a Research Gold Mine -- and Privacy WorriesThe Chronicle of Higher Education cites CCRC research in an article about the debate over "unit-record tracking" systems |
| Bridges Initiative Fuses Adult Education, TrainingThis article featured in Community College Times focuses on how the Ford Foundation’s Bridges to Opportunity Initiative has helped colleges integrate important institutional missions. |
| CCRC's James Jacobs Speaks on Public Radio About the Importance of Community CollegesListen to the program which aired on College Connection, a statewide weekly radio program about higher education in Oklahoma. |
| Achieving the Dream: Helping Community Colleges Focus on Student SuccessAccording to a recent article in Footnotes, an ASA newsletter, "one of the largest differences between Achieving the Dream schools and others is the way data are collected." |
| According to the Associated Press: Community Colleges Want More to GraduateCCRC Associate Director James Jacobs discusses the rising importance of student outcomes at community colleges in this AP article |
| Newark-Star Ledger Journalist Publishes First Major Project in the Hechinger Institute's "Covering America, Covering Community Colleges'' Fellowship ProgramAna Alaya reports on a NJ scholarship program that aims to keep top HS graduates in the state by sending them to community colleges tuition-free |
| CCRC Director Thomas Bailey Speaks at the Hearing of the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance in Washington DCDr. Bailey discussed strategies that promote student persistence and completion at the community college level, as described in a recent Inside Higher Ed article |
| CCRC's Melinda Mechur Karp Discusses Dual Enrollment on ABC Eyewitness News - NYC's Channel 7In her December 6, 2007 interview with education reporter Art McFarland, Dr. Karp discusses the influence of dual enrollment participation on students in NYC |
| UPDATE on Research and Leadership Highlights CCRC ResearchCCRC's Katherine Hughes discusses the potential of credit-based transition programs for preparing youth for college |
| Listen to CCRC Director Thomas Bailey's Interview on the Public Radio Show Justice TalkingCCRC Director Thomas Bailey discusses access to higher education |
| Program to Deter High School Dropouts by Offering College Courses Is ApprovedThe New York Times mentions CCRC's dual enrollment report in a discussion about dropout prevention |
| Dual Enrollment Courses -- Up From ObscurityWashington Post columnist Jay Mathews describes important findings of CCRC's new report on dual enrollment |
| High-School Students Are Helped by Taking College Courses, Study FindsThe Chronicle of Higher Education features findings from the report "The Postsecondary Achievement of Participants in Dual Enrollment" |
| The Benefits of Dual EnrollmentAn Inside Higher Ed article details findings from CCRC's study on the impact of dual enrollment participation |
| Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Speaks At TCDr. Mark Schneider discussed recent developments and new directions for data collection at NCES at a seminar hosted by CCRC and NCPR |
| Three Years After Starting College, Many Part-Time Students Have Left, Study FindsThe Chronicle of Higher Education features findings from a new report by the U.S. Department of Education |
| Lumina's Dream Machine 'Achieving the Dream' Strives for Lasting Community College ImprovementCommunity College Week features the 'Achieving the Dream' initiative in a special report |
| College Try: Can Massachusetts Community Colleges Make the Grade?CommonWealth magazine reports on the controversy in Boston surrounding Mayor Tom Menino's announcement that the state's public community colleges are not getting the job done |
| Acceleration Under ReviewEducation Week reports that as more high school students enroll in programs that award college credit, policymakers are asking questions about quality |
| Academic-Skills Courses Improve Community-College Students' Chances of Earning a Degree, Report SaysThe Chronicle of Higher Education highlights findings from CCRC Brief No. 36 |
| Teaching SuccessAn Inside Higher Ed article details CCRC's study on "student success" courses at Florida community colleges |
| Paving the Way for PersistenceUniversity Business magazine calls attention to CCRC research when describing strategies to improve student persistence |
| Co-editors of Defending the Community College Equity Agenda Receive Book Award at AERAThomas Bailey and Vanessa Smith Morest received the AERA Division J (Postsecondary Education) Exemplary Publication Award |
| Anxiety, Values and Undergrad EducationInside Higher Ed features remarks made by CCRC Director Thomas Bailey at Columbia University's Future of Undergraduate Education Conference |
| Scholars Suggest Improvements in Graduation Data That Community Colleges Are Required to ReportThe Chronicle of Higher Education highlights key points of a CCRC Session at AERA |
| A Cutting Edge Formula for Student SuccessIn this Community College Week op-ed, CCRC Director Thomas Bailey discusses NYC Mayor Bloomberg's proposed plan to help low-income individuals access CUNY’s community colleges |
| The Journal Gazette Features an Editorial on Political Entanglements at Ivy Tech Community CollegeArticle cites CCRC Associate Director James Jacobs |
| Community Colleges and Graduation RatesInside Higher Ed highlights conclusions from CCRC’s study of “Student Right to Know” graduation rates |
| Scrutiny for Transfer ProgramCCRC Director Thomas Bailey comments on a unique "3+1" program aimed at encouraging out-of-state students at select community colleges to earn an Indiana University bachelor degree |
| CUNY Starts Pilot Program to Increase Graduation Rates at Community CollegesNew York City will spend $20-million over the next three years to increase graduation rates at CUNY community colleges |
| CCRC in The Village VoiceArticle pays significant attention to the challenges and findings presented in Defending the Community College Equity Agenda |
| Inside Higher Ed Features Q&A with CCRC Director Thomas BaileyIn this Q&A session, Dr. Bailey defines “the equity agenda” and provides answers to questions about the themes of CCRC's newest book. |
| CCRC's new book, Defending the Community College Equity Agenda, is featured in EdNews.org Shrinking state support, immigration, population growth and economic trends drive change at America's "open door" institutions |
| CCRC Director Thomas Bailey Appears on CNN Program 'Lou Dobbs Tonight'The show featured a special report on how "America is falling dangerously behind other nations when it comes to adequately educating its middle class." |
| Inside Higher Ed Reviews "Stepping Stones to a Degree: The Impact of Enrollment Pathways and Milestones on Older Community College Student Outcomes"Inside Higher Ed article discusses CCRC's recent study |
| Partners and Supporters Gather at Teachers College to Launch the National Center for Postsecondary ResearchOn October 11th, nearly 100 people gathered at Teachers College, Columbia University, to celebrate the launch of the National Center for Postsecondary Research. |
| NCPR KICKOFF IS FEATURED IN THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAn upbeat review of the well-attended October 11th Kickoff of the National Center for Postsecondary Research appears in the October 13th edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education. |
| CCRC'S NEW NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IS FEATURED IN 'INSIDE HIGHER ED'Inside Higher Ed is the first publication to announce that the U.S. Department of Education is establishing a new national research center to be housed at CCRC. |
| A Mirror on 2-Year CollegesInternal offices that collect data about the institutions have begun to show results, according to the Chronicle |
| 3 Projects for 2-Year Colleges Doing Institutional ResearchThe Chronicle of Higher Education reports that Achieving the Dream helps build institutional-research capacities |
| Education Week's Report Roundup - College and CareersThe CCRC report, "Strengthening Transitions by Encouraging Career Pathways: A Look at State Policies and Practices," is featured in Education Week's Report Roundup for the week of May 17, 2006. |
| An "A" for Access, a "C" for SuccessThe Community College Research Center's 2006 Spring Seminar is highlighted in this Inside TC article. |
| Next Big Thing for Community Colleges?The problems that plague academic programs at two- and four-year institutions—especially the issue of poorly prepared students—are holding back vocational programs. |
| Lost in the Shuffle: The Critical Role of Community CollegesNot surprisingly, debates about access and equity at four-year
institutions never fail to generate their fair share of controversy. But lost in the shuffle is the critical role that two-year institutions play for many African American students. |
| CCRC Highlights Labor Implications of Educational Inequality at Teachers College SymposiumCCRC Director Thomas Bailey played a key role representing Teachers College faculty at a two day symposium October 24-25, 2005 to mark the opening of the Campaign for Educational Equity at, Teachers College, Columbia University |
| Institutional Research: Both Practical and VitalCommunity colleges need to examine where they're getting in the way of their students' success, write Vanessa Smith Morest and Thomas Bailey. |
| Lumina Foundation Awards $28.9 Million to Help More Community College Students SucceedThe Community College Research Center is to receive funds in the amount of $3.7 million to coordinate data and research activities for the initiative, benchmarking the progress of participating colleges, identifying barriers to student success, and maximizing lessons learned. |
| Transition Patterns Can Reveal Student Success LevelsMany community colleges do not keep data on the students who participate in high school to college transition programs. In this CC Week editorial, CCRC researchers discuss the need for community colleges to make institutional research on student outcomes a priority. |
| Rates of Student SuccessStudents who enter postsecondary education for occupational reasons persist at rates fairly comparable to those of academic students, according to a CCRC study. |
| Community Colleges: Struggling with Multiple MissionsCCRC Research is revered in 'Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education' |
| Center is Credited for Dual-Enrollment DataThe President of the Education Commission credits CCRC for providing him with a wealth of information and recommendations on dual-enrollment policies and practices. |
| Program Allows Sneak Peek at College LifePrograms that allow high school students to take college-level classes and earn college credit often ease the transition from high school to college. |
| Easing the TransitionCCRC researches credit-based transition programs that enroll a broad range of students, not just those who traditionally have been bound for college. |
| Building a Pathway for Occupational StudentsIn this persuasive editorial, CCRC researchers discuss the need to re-evaluate the government's role in vocational education. |
| Education Researchers Use Survey Data to Discern Trends and Differences Among Community-College StudentsCCRC scholars discussed new research on what kind of students use two-year colleges at the 2005 American Educational Research Association's annual meeting. |
| Redefining Latino DiversityWhat should be done about the continuing educational achievement gap between Latino students and their white and Asian counterparts? |
| Panelists Promote Institutional ResearchInstitutional-research offices at community colleges should have stronger relationships with faculty members and should play bigger leadership roles on their campuses--according to CCRC panelists at the League for Innovations 2005 conference. |
| Bailey Calls for More Research on Community CollegesCCRC Director Thomas Bailey calls for more research on community colleges to help these institutions better serve their student populations. |
| A Mandate to EducateMichigan's call for more degrees is impressive- and imperative, according to this newspaper article written by CCRC directors. |
| Pell Grant Trends Spell TroubleCCRC Director Thomas Bailey and Associate Director James Jacobs describe how Pell Grants provide vital financial assistance to students across the country |
| Report Examines Dual Enrollment, Suggests ReformsIn this CC Week article, reporter Harvey Meyer discusses findings from CCRC's commendable 40-page report titled, "State Dual Enrollment Policies: Addressing Access and Quality." |
| Making Back to School MeaningfulThis editorial written by CCRC Directors discusses current challenges of community colleges relating to access and success. |
| CCRC Helps Students Achieve Academic SuccessTC's Community College Research Center will provide expertise and guidance to community colleges that are recipients of the Lumina Foundation for Education's "Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count" grant. |
| Preparing our Nation's NursesCommunity College Week reviews CCRC's commendable monograph "Credentials, Curriculum, and Access: The Debate over Nurse Preparation" |
| The Role of the Federal Government in Vocational EducationInside TC reviews CCRC's Seminar on Vocational Education, which featured OVAE Assistant Secretary Carol D'Amico |
