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Why Is It So Hard to Fix Our System of Remedial Education?On the Impatient Optimists blog of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, CCRC researchers Michelle Hodara and Shanna Smith Jaggars examine why colleges struggle to reform their developmental education systems.
Education Department Turns Policy Attention to College CompletionOn January 30, the U.S. Department of Education held a daylong symposium on college completion. CCRC's Thomas Bailey and Shanna Smith Jaggars participated in the event.
Do Big-Time Sports Mean Big-Time Support for Universities?On the Economix blog of the New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton examines how athletic programs can benefit universities' bottom lines.
Community Colleges Consider Math OptionsAn article in the U.S. News and World Report discusses how some colleges are beginning to offer innovative alternatives to traditional developmental math sequences. CCRC researchers Shanna Smith Jaggars and Davis Jenkins are quoted in the article.
Student Work Hours: Up and DownInside Higher Ed discusses findings from a newly released paper by CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton on trends in student work hours.
How the Recession Has Hit College Students Seeking Jobs on the SideThe Chronicle of Higher Education briefly summarizes findings on trends in student work hours from a paper by CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton.
Community College Plan in Chicago Stresses Job SkillsAn article in the U.S. News and World Report describes how community colleges in Chicago plan to partner with local employers to prepare students for the workforce. CCRC's Davis Jenkins is quoted in the article.
Productivity Push Could Hurt Community CollegesIn the U.S. News and World Report Joanne Jacobs discusses the potential consequences of proposed strategies for increasing the number of degrees colleges award while reducing tuition. CCRC's Shanna Smith Jaggars is quoted in the article.
Student Loan Debt: Who Are the 1%?On the Economix blog of the New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton reveals why student loan debt is generally less burdensome than reports of dramatic cases indicate.
Measuring CompletionThe federal Committee on Measures of Student Success released a draft version of its final report yesterday. Inside Higher Ed describes the recommendations made in the report. CCRC director and chairman of the committee Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Most 2-Year Students QuitThe Wall Street Journal discusses the high attrition rate among community college students at the City University of New York. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Performance Funding for Higher Education: Forms, Origins, Demise, and Impacts: Policy ImplicationsCCRC's Kevin Dougherty gave a presentation to the North Carolina Community College System Board on the content and impacts of performance funding. A video of the presentation is available online.
Viewpoints: Focus on Improving College RatesIn an op-ed in the Sacramento Bee, CCRC's Thomas Bailey, Melinda Mechur Karp, and Davis Jenkins critique a recently announced plan to improve completion rates in California's community colleges.
7 Community Colleges Open an Online Doorway to Better Grades and Graduation RatesThe Chronicle of Higher Education describes the success of Central Piedmont Community College's online student portal, which is now being shared with six other colleges. CCRC's Melinda Mechur Karp is quoted in the article.
College Is Cheaper Than You ThinkOn the Economix blog of the New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton writes that students are paying only slightly more, and in some cases less, than they did for college a few years ago, as the gap between “sticker price” and what is actually paid grows.
Grab a Major or Lose a Career, 2 New Education Studies SuggestWashington Post columnist Jay Mathews highlights two CCRC studies that show why college students should choose a major as soon as possible.
From Kindergarten to College CompletionOn the Economix blog of the New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton writes that investment in early childhood education seems to produce a variety of payoffs, including more children who graduate from college.
College Graduation Rates are Stagnant Even as Enrollment Rises, a Study FindsA new report by Complete College America prompts the New York Times to examine trends in college graduation rates. CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton is quoted in the article.
Questioning AssumptionsInside Higher Ed describes the discussions that took place at CUNY's recent "Reimagining Community Colleges" colloquium. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article
Early Career Focus Improves Community College CompletionAn Education Week blog post highlights recent CCRC research showing that the earlier students enter an academic or vocational program, the better their outcomes.
A Jobs Program in Need of ReformOn the Economix blog of the New York Times, Judith Scott-Clayton writes that the Federal Work-Study Program does not ensure that the neediest college students get their fair share.
No Success on Success MeasuresThe U.S. Department of Education's Committee on Measures of Student Success, chaired by CCRC director Thomas Bailey, will meet at least once more before finalizing its recommendations to the Secretary of Education.
How the Other Half TestsWashington Monthly discusses the limitations of the assessment and placement process at community colleges, drawing on research by CCRC.
Online Enterprises Gain Foothold as Path to College DegreeThe New York Times envisions a dramatic shift toward online education in the future, despite evidence from CCRC showing that currently, students who take courses online are less likely to graduate
Pre-College Camps Help Incoming Students Learn How to LearnMadison.com spotlights Madison Area Technical College's Learning to Learn Camp, which aims to ease students' transition from high school to college. CCRC's Melinda Mechur Karp is quoted in the article.
The Remedial Ph.D.Inside Higher Ed describes a new movement to create doctoral programs in remedial and developmental Education. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
College Students More Likely to Fail OnlineSeattle-based radio station KPLU 88.5 interviews CCRC's Shanna Smith Jaggars, who discusses why students are less likely to pass college courses online.
No Short Cuts in Long-Distance LearningThe St. Petersburg Times discusses two CCRC studies comparing student outcomes in online and face-to-face courses.
5 Myths of Remedial EdAn article in Inside Higher Ed debunks five common myths about remedial education, citing research by CCRC.
A Numbers Game?An article in Inside Higher Ed considers whether pressure to improve college graduation rates could lead college employees to cut corners. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Online and IncompleteAn article in Inside Higher Ed highlights findings from a study by CCRC's Di Xu and Shanna Smith Jaggars.
Community-College Students Perform Worse Online than Face to FaceThe Chronicle of Higher Education discusses a recent CCRC study on online learning. CCRC's Shanna Smith Jaggars is quoted in the article.
Q&A with Davis Jenkins: How Can We Improve Community-College Graduation Rates?The Hechinger Report interviews CCRC's Davis Jenkins about how to improve graduation rates at community colleges.
New Effort to Raise U.S. College Graduation RatesAn article in The Hechinger Report cites CCRC research in its discussion of recent programs designed to boost college graduation rates.
Courting ValedictoriansAn article in Inside Higher Ed discusses a new scholarship program at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana, which will offer 15 credit hours to each of the state's high school valedictorians. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Popularity Offers Challenges to Community CollegesEducation Week considers how community colleges are responding to growing enrollments and innovating to serve a diverse student population. CCRC's Elisabeth Barnett is quoted in the article.
Obama Pushes Job Training Initiatives to Boost US ManufacturingThe Christian Science Monitor discusses President Obama's plan to reduce the gap between the skills US manufacturers want and the skills workers have. CCRC's Davis Jenkins is quoted in the article.
Diploma in Hand, But Unprepared for CollegeAn article in The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses the gap between high school and college requirements. Thomas Bailey and Elisabeth Barnett of CCRC both provided comments.
Redefining Community College SuccessInside Higher Ed reports on the third meeting of the Education Department's Committee on Measures of Student Success, held on June 2–3, 2011. CCRC's Thomas Bailey, who chairs the committee, is quoted in the article.
EWA Interview: Thomas Bailey on College SuccessOn the Education Writers Association's Ed Beat blog, CCRC director Thomas Bailey is interviewed by Justin Snider of The Hechinger Report
Report: Over a Third of Students Entering College Need Remedial HelpAn article in The Chicago Sun-Times discusses the large proportion of high school graduates who are underprepared for college-level work. CCRC's Dolores Perin is quoted in the article.
Reading Tea (Party) LeavesAn article in Inside Higher Ed considers the extent to which Tea Party politics have begun to influence community college board elections and bond referendums. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Not All Graduates Ready to Tackle CollegeCCRC's Elisabeth Barnett is quoted in an article that looks at the college readiness of high school students in Louisiana.
The Rise of the Five-Year Four-Year DegreeOn the Economix blog of The New York Times, CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton writes that more students are taking longer to earn a bachelor's degree, and colleges have no incentive to speed them up.
Community Event for Underprepared StudentsThe Manhattan Times covers a community press event that addressed the comparatively low college enrollment and graduation rates among Black and Latino students. CCRC's Katherine Hughes, who was present at the event, is quoted in the article.
Does Adaptive Learning Technology Help Students in the Classroom?The Chronicle of Higher Education looks at the use of adaptive learning programs in classrooms and quotes CCRC's Shanna Smith Jaggars.
CCRC Research on Assessment Highlighted in The Washington PostWashington Post columnist Jay Mathews argues that the assessment and placement process at community colleges does many students a disservice, citing research by Katherine Hughes and Judith Scott-Clayton.
Columbia Study Raises Serious Issues About Community College Placement TestsStanford University blog The College Puzzle highlights findings from Katherine Hughes and Judith Scott-Clayton's review of the evidence on entry assessments at community colleges.
Hughes & Scott Clayton: Reassess Assessment in America's Community CollegesThis opinion piece in the Austin American-Statesman by CCRC's Katherine Hughes and Judith Scott-Clayton argues that given the evidence on assessment, colleges should reconsider its role in their placement strategies.
Community College Experts Urge Greater Collaboration to Boost Completion RatesCCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in an article in Diverse Issues in Higher Education, which highlights arguments in favor of increased collaboration between community colleges and high schools.
Ed Department: Half of Community College Students Need Remedial ClassesDuring the Community College Virtual Symposium on April 27, the U.S. Department of Education released a report on the state of developmental education. An article in eCampus News describes their findings and cites CCRC's Shanna Smith Jaggars.
Remediation Rates Misused, MisunderstoodA blog post on the Education News Colorado website argues that college remediation rates are being misused, citing research by CCRC's Katherine Hughes and Judith Scott-Clayton.
A Plea to Cut Pell WiselyInside Higher Ed describes the struggle to determine how to cut funding for the federal Pell Grant program. CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton has joined a group of economists in signing an open letter to the College Board describing how Congress might best reduce spending for the program while minimizing damage to its goals.
How Worrisome Is Student Debt?On the Economix blog of The New York Times, Judith Scott-Clayton writes that student loans pose particular burdens to those who never complete college or who find only low-paying jobs when they do.
Community Colleges Offer Online Courses to Address Specific Needs of Remedial StudentsDiverse Issues in Higher Education discusses the growing availability of online developmental courses. CCRC's Shanna Smith Jaggars is quoted in the article.
The Real Deal on For-Profit CollegesAn article on the NASDAQ news blog weighs the pros and cons of for-profit colleges. CCRC's Davis Jenkins is quoted in the article.
The Dark Side of Choice in Higher EducationOn the Economix blog of The New York Times, Judith Scott-Clayton writes that even as colleges give students ample room to make choices about their education, they have done little to help students make smart choices.
CUNY Adjusts Amid Tide of Remedial StudentsThe New York Times discusses the challenges that community colleges face as they aim to educate growing numbers of underprepared students and describes efforts by the City University of New York to improve academic outcomes for this student population. CCRC Director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
CUNY Poised to OK New CollegeThe New York Post reports that the City University of New York is planning to establish a new community college. CCRC's Katherine Hughes is quoted in the article.
The Merits of For-Profit CollegesAre there any merits to for-profit colleges? CCRC's Judith Scott-Clayton addresses this question on the Economix blog of The New York Times.
Can Better "Choice Architecture" Improve College Completion Rates?This TC Record commentary by Judith Scott-Clayton considers how an overabundance of options may create difficulties for students as they navigate their way through college. It then describes how colleges may be able to improve their "choice architecture" to nudge students toward better course-taking decisions.
High Enrollment Strains Two-Year CollegesSkyrocketing enrollments may force some community colleges to start turning students away, according to the Wall Street Journal. CCRC Director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Cut Waste or Invest? Try BothDavid Leonhardt of The New York Times writes that West Virginia’s policy requiring scholarship students to remain on track to graduate in four years has lifted the four-year graduation rate of recipients by almost 7 percentage points. Judith Scott-Clayton, a senior research associate at CCRC, is cited in the article.
Series Lays Out Blueprint for Increasing Graduation Rates at 2-Year CollegesCCRC's new series of working papers is featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In a Tough Economy, New Focus on Job-Oriented CertificatesAccording to The Hechinger Report, labor economists and some educators are increasingly advising that students pursue skill-oriented fields of study for better job opportunities.
Setting State TargetsMany states have been setting their own completion goals for community colleges in recent months, according to a recent article in Inside Higher Ed. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Colleges Tackle Remedial Education ProblemA recent article in The CT Mirror cites CCRC's research on success rates of remedial education.
A New CUNY Community College is Opening in 2012CCRC Director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the Village Voice about CUNY's new community college that offers only a handful of degree programs, all of which are full-time.
Somewhere Along the LineInside Higher Ed discusses a new EdSource study on course-taking patterns and outcomes of students enrolled in developmental education sequences at California community colleges. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Committee on Measures of Student Success Holds First SessionThe Committee on Measures of Student Success, appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Education and chaired by CCRC director Thomas Bailey, held its first session on October 21, 2010. Articles in Inside Higher Ed and elsewhere discuss the meeting.
White House Summit on Community CollegeOn October 5, 2010, Dr. Jill Biden hosted the first White House Summit on Community College. CCRC director Thomas Bailey and CCRC board member James Jacobs participated in the summit.
BCC Rethinks Dual EnrollmentAccording to FloridaToday.com, Brevard Community College (Florida) would like most dual enrollment courses to be held on campus instead of in high school classrooms. CCRC senior research associate Melinda Mechur Karp is cited in the article.
Community College Enrollment UpCommunity college enrollment has increased 24 percent between 2007 and 2009, according to a recent FOX Chicago News article.
Math a Roadblock for Many in Quest to Further EducationAn article in the Lansing State Journal describes how developmental math classes at community colleges can be roadblocks for students trying to complete degrees or transfer. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is cited in the article.
Community Colleges Fighting to CopeAn article on msnbc.com describes how states are cutting school budgets as enrollment soars. CCRC's Davis Jenkins is quoted in the article.
Is Online Learning Better?On the internet-based talk show, "Instructional Design Live," Shanna Smith Jaggars discusses CCRC's recent paper that reviews findings of the Department of Education's meta-analysis of online learning.
Continuing Debate Over Online EducationCCRC's new paper on online learning is profiled in Inside Higher Ed. The paper argues that positive findings about online course delivery noted in a recent Department of Education-sponsored meta-analysis have been interpreted overbroadly.
Texas Community Colleges Try 'Achieving the Dream'A CCRC study on El Paso Community College is cited in a Texas Tribune article on the participation of 33 Texas colleges in the nationwide Achieving the Dream initiative.
Knife To A Gun FightAn article in Inside Higher Ed explains why for-profit institutions outspend community colleges in marketing their services. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is cited in the article.
Strained Community Colleges Reap Little Benefit from RetrainingThe Detroit News describes the conflict between community colleges and for-profit institutions in Michigan. CCRC Advisory Board member James Jacobs is quoted in the article.
At City College, a Battle Over Remedial Classes for English and MathA dispute over the length of remedial classes for English and math has caused a divide at the City College of San Francisco. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is cited in this New York Times article.
Recession Puts Michigan's Focus on Adult Ed ReformsA recent article in the Lansing State Journal describes Michigan's adult education reform program, which aims to get adult educators collaborating with both community colleges and the state's workforce development system. CCRC's Davis Jenkins is cited in the article.
Community Colleges: The Stay-at-Home OptionFaced with a struggling economy and soaring four-year college costs, more students are choosing to opt for two-year instead of four-year colleges. CCRC's Matt Zeidenberg is cited in this Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin article.
High-School Dropout Rate is Cited as a Key Barrier to Obama's College-Completion GoalCCRC research on developmental education is cited in a Chronicle of Higher Education article on high-school dropout rates.
CCRC Director Thomas Bailey Introduces TC Commencement Speaker Jill BidenJill Biden served as convocation speaker at the 2010 Teachers College Doctoral Commencement ceremony. CCRC's Thomas Bailey gave a speech introducing Dr. Biden.
CNN Interviews CCRC's Judith Scott-ClaytonJudith Scott-Clayton, senior researcher at CCRC and Teachers College assistant professor of economics and education, recently discussed features of West Virginia’s merit-based Promise scholarship program with Ali Velshi, CNN's chief business correspondent.
Degrees of SpeedAn article in Washington Monthly considers how community colleges could help the unemployed train for new careers after losing their jobs in the recession. CCRC's Davis Jenkins is quoted in the article.
Two-Year Colleges Seek More GraduatesAbout 60% of community-college students take remedial courses, which award no credit, according to CCRC director Thomas Bailey, who is cited in a recent article in The Wall Street Journal.
City University of New York Plans 'a Grand Experiment': a New CollegeThe Chronicle of Higher Education discusses CUNY's plan to require students to attend full-time at its new community college, which will offer only 12 majors tailored to work-force needs. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Lessons Learned: Using Data to Help Students Pass Remedial CoursesCCRC's research on Achieving the Dream is discussed in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Interview with CCRC Director Thomas Bailey on KJZZ 91.5FM (NPR Phoenix)Thomas Bailey appeared on the NPR show, "Here and Now," discussing the role of two-year schools in the current economy.
A Target for Tea Partiers Some community college advocates fear that the anti-tax sentiment stirred by Tea Party activists could endanger federal, state and local funding--according to a news story by Inside Higher Ed reporter Davis Moltz. CCRC's Davis Jenkins is cited in the article.
Long Road to 'Gatekeeper' CoursesAn article in Inside Higher Ed features findings from CCRC's study on community college "gatekeeper" courses.
Access to What?An Inside Higher Ed article reports that the Nevada System of Higher Education may soon be considering limiting enrollment at its community colleges. CCRC director Thomas Bailey is quoted in the article.
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Colleges Drill for Local Data in Devising Workforce ProgramsAn article in Community College Week features findings of a three-year study that examines the hiring process for entry-level information technology (IT) jobs and the role of community college IT programs.
Can Community Colleges Rise to the Occasion?In the November issue of American Prospect, CCRC director Thomas Bailey and Macomb Community College president Jim Jacobs discuss President Obama's recent $12 billion proposal to increase community college graduation rates. They point out challenges and directions for reform, sketching out the role two-year public colleges can play in promoting both educational equity and long-term economic prosperity.
How Community Colleges Can Reach Obama's GoalsIn an Inside Higher Ed opinion piece, CCRC's Davis Jenkins and Thomas Bailey argue that to help achieve President Obama's goal of increasing the number of postsecondary completers in 10 years, community colleges will have to change the way they do business.
Sophie's Choice for 2-Year CollegesIn an Inside Higher Ed article, CCRC's director Thomas Bailey says that community college budget cuts should be mitigated by "coordinating and consolidating" existing programs, especially in remedial learning."
CCRC Director Thomas Bailey Discusses Workforce Training on WNYC RadioIn a live interview, Thomas Bailey discusses the effectiveness of worker retraining programs in the context of the current recession and new federal funding to assist New York State's unemployed.
Community Colleges: To Thine Own Self Be True (President Obama Recognizes the Value of Community Colleges More Than Many of the Schools Themselves)In this Newsweek article, CCRC Director Thomas Bailey comments on the trend for some community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees.
Is Job Training Zero Sum Game?James Jacobs, chair of the CCRC Advisory Board, discusses what influences community colleges to allocate resources to job training programs in Inside Higher Ed.
Community Colleges Could Win From Renewal of Job-Training ActJames Jacobs explains in The Chronicle of Higher Education how community colleges teach people broad capabilities, such as critical thinking, and train students in industry-specific skills--qualities that employers are looking for.
Community College a Research PuzzleCCRC Director Thomas Bailey discusses the increased importance of community college research in a recent Education Week article.
Community Colleges Struggle with Soaring DemandIn an article in The Courier-Journal, CCRC Director Thomas Bailey provides insight about what colleges and students are doing in response to the surge in community college enrollments.
More White-Collar Workers Turn to Community CollegesJames Jacobs, chair of the CCRC advisory board, is quoted in The New York Times about individuals with degrees who return to community colleges.
Aiding Community CollegesAn article in The New York Times on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's pledge to devote $50 million to strengthening New York City's community colleges cites a study by CCRC.
Obama Unveils Community College Plan at MacombPresident Obama outlined a major plan in support of community colleges in a speech given at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan.
Live Interview with CCRC Director Thomas Bailey on KUOW 94.9 (NPR Seattle)July 16, 2009--Thomas Bailey will contribute to a discussion on President Obama's Community College-themed speech.
Risks and Rewards in Push to Boost Community Colleges James Jacobs is quoted in an article by David Wessel in the Wall Street Journal.
For Community Colleges, Federal Aid Would Come With Strings AttachedIn an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, CCRC Director Thomas Bailey comments on benchmarks that colleges and states will have to meet in a new student-aid bill that was unveiled by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Can Community Colleges Save the U.S. Economy? CCRC Director Thomas Bailey is quoted in a Time magazine article about the ways in which community colleges can help our economy.
Community College Organizer: What Obama Wants to Do for Entry-Level Higher EdCommunity colleges receive only 20 percent of federal funding, according to CCRC's director Thomas Bailey, quoted in an article on Slate.com.
Community Colleges Try New Formula for Remedial ClassesAn article in USA TODAY discusses how state policy might foster more effective remediation.
States Fail in Their Attempts to Pay Colleges to PerformThe Chronicle of Higher Education highlights CCRC's symposium on performance-based financing, which was given at this year's AERA conference.
CCRC Advisory Board Member James Jacobs is Inaugurated as President of Macomb Community CollegeThe investiture ceremony for CCRC's former Associate Director was held March 30th, 2009.
New Publications on Community Colleges by Hechinger FellowsRob Chaney of The Missoulian publishes project on Tribal community colleges in Montana; Tom Marshall of the St. Petersburg Times publishes project on community colleges serving the educational needs of refugees and asylum-seekers.
Region's Community College Graduation Rates Around Just 20%CCRC Director Thomas Bailey comments on student success rate statistics in this Times Herald-Record article.
Shaking Up the Community College ConceptAn article in Inside Higher Ed describes the City University of New York's plan for a new community college.
Report on Developmental Education Receives Broad Press CoverageThe Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and several blogs highlight findings from the CCRC report, "Referral, Enrollment, and Completion in Developmental Education Sequences in Community Colleges."
Create Jobs Now, but Build Skills for the FutureAccording to CCRC's Davis Jenkins and Julian L. Alssid of the Workforce Strategy Center, a return to economic prosperity will require helping workers acquire the skills needed to compete globally.
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 on Inside Higher EdInside 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
Hough: Route to Career May Begin EarlierIn the Springfield News-Leader, David Hough looks at CCRC findings suggesting that earlier is better when it comes to choosing a career path.


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Now Available Online: Briefs from the Community College Virtual SymposiumBriefs from the Community College Virtual Symposium, which took place last April, are now available online. CCRC's Thomas Bailey, Katherine Hughes, and Shanna Smith Jaggars participated in the symposium and contributed to the development of these written products.
Led by CCRC Director Thomas Bailey, Committee Submits Report Urging Federal Government to Change How It Measures Community College SuccessThe Committee on Measures of Student Success has submitted its final report to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, urging the federal government to make changes in how it tracks community college success and productivity.
To Improve Completion Rates, Community Colleges Need to Help Students "Get with the Program"Community colleges should focus more attention on helping students choose and enter college-level programs of study, suggests new research by CCRC.
CCRC Awarded Federal Grant to Establish a Research and Development Center on Postsecondary Education and EmploymentCCRC, in collaboration with the University of Michigan, CNA, and scholars at Harvard, Stanford, the City University of New York, and the University of North Carolina, has been awarded a five-year grant of $9,951,362 from the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education for a new national research and development center to advance knowledge regarding the link between postsecondary education and the labor market.
Regardless of Background, Online Students Drop Out More Often Than Classroom CounterpartsA new CCRC study has found that community college students who take online courses are more likely to drop out than those who attend traditional classes.
Hewlett Foundation Funds CCRC Study of Developmental Education Instructional Reform The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has awarded CCRC a two-year grant to support the replication and evaluation of pedagogical innovations in developmental education.
Strategies for Increasing Community College Student Success Highlighted in New Series of PapersCCRC is pleased to announce the release of the first three working papers in the Assessment of Evidence Series. Papers in the series evaluate the best research available in eight major topic areas in order to make practical recommendations to educators and policymakers for improving student success and increasing graduation rates on a scale needed to meet national goals.
The Kresge Foundation Supports TC’s Community College Research Center The Kresge Foundation has awarded CCRC a three-year grant in support of the project, “Structuring the Student Experience for Success."
Developmental Education: What Policies and Practices Work for Students?In late September, Martha Kanter, U.S. Under Secretary of Education, gave the opening address at NCPR's developmental education conference. Videos of the conference proceedings are now online.
U.S. Education Secretary Names New Committee on Measures of Student Success, Thomas Bailey Appointed ChairU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the appointment of 15 members to serve on the Committee on Measures of Student Success (CMSS). CCRC director Thomas Bailey was appointed chair of the committee.
State Legislators to Hear Education Reform Leaders on Improving Student AchievementThis year, the National Conference of State Legislatures' annual National Education Seminar is co-sponsored by the National Center for Postsecondary Research (NCPR). Leaders in education policy and reform efforts will convene in New York City to share proven strategies that turn around troubled schools and boost student achievement.
New American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) Publication Highlights Two Important Studies by CCRC ResearchersThe publication is an easy-to-read guide designed to help national, state, and local policymakers and practitioners better understand how to support college- and career-readiness for all students.
Transforming Community Colleges to Accelerate Postsecondary Success for Low-Income Young AdultsCCRC begins a multi-study research project to inform the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Postsecondary Success initiative.
Hechinger Institute Fellow Recognized for Community College SeriesContra Costa Times reporter Matt Krupnick receives special citation from the Education Writers Association for a four-part series on California's community colleges.
NCPR Awarded Houston Endowment Grant to Support Texas Summer Bridge Programs Under EvaluationThe National Center for Postsecondary Research (NCPR), housed at CCRC, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $900,000 grant from Houston Endowment.
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.
Dougherty Awarded $500,000 Lumina Grant for Study of Performance FundingCCRC Senior Researcher and TC Associate Professor of Higher Education Kevin Dougherty has been awarded a two-year grant of nearly $500,000 from Lumina Foundation for Education to study state performance funding systems for higher education.
CCRC Associate Director James Jacobs Assumes Macomb Community College Presidency, Joins CCRC's Advisory BoardAs of July 1st, Dr. James Jacobs leaves his post as Associate Director at CCRC to assume his new duties as President of Macomb Community College. Over the past decade, Dr. Jacobs has been instrumental in expanding the Center's research portfolio, and he will continue to play a leadership role at CCRC as a member of its Advisory Board.
Teachers College's Hechinger Institute Selects 2008 Community College FellowsSix will receive a $7,500 stipend each to complete a major reporting project on community colleges; nine associates are also named.
CCRC Associate Director Appointed Next President of Macomb Community CollegeOn April 15, 2008, the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees finalized the appointment of Dr. James Jacobs as the college's next president.
CCRC Awarded $4.4 Million Grant for California Career-Focused Dual Enrollment InitiativeCCRC is pleased to announce a new initiative by the James Irvine Foundation and the Community College Research Center
2008 U.S. Department of Education Community College Research Symposium: Call For Paper ProposalsSynergy Enterprises Incorporated (SEI) and CCRC are issuing a call for commissioned paper proposals on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Fellowship for Journalists Focusing on Community Colleges Offered by Hechinger InstituteExperts from the Community College Research Center will share their expertise and act as a resource for journalists
CCRC Releases Groundbreaking Book on Challenges Facing Community CollegesDefending the Community College Equity Agenda will be the most in-depth look to-date at the challenges confronting community colleges
Federal Grant of $9,813,619 Awarded to CCRC and Partners to Establish New Postsecondary Research CenterCCRC, in collaboration with partners at MDRC, the Curry School of Education at UVA, and professors at Harvard University, and Princeton University, has been awarded a five-year grant of $9,813,619 from the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education for a new center focused on studying the effects of programs designed to help students make the transition to college and master basic skills needed to advance to a degree.
Study Uncovers Policies and Practices at Community Colleges that Lead to Student and Institutional SuccessCommunity Colleges that actively manage retention and provide targeted support for minority students more likely to help students succeed.
New Report Looks at Promising State Policies to Help Students Move Easily From High School to Other Educational OpportunitiesA new CCRC report provides examples of ways that states are encouraging connections among high schools, community colleges, 4-year colleges and universities and the labor market in order to benefit career and technical education (CTE) students.
New Study Shows Significantly More Hispanics Attended CUNY in Last Decade, but Their Achievement Lags Other Ethnic GroupsThe enrollment of Hispanic students at New York City's colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY) has significantly increased in the last decade, but that more still needs to be done to ensure that these students realize the opportunities offered by higher education.
Moving Beyond K-12, Community College Stakeholders Work to Broaden Educational Equity MovementThe Community College and Educational Equity Seminar, which was held at Teachers College, attracted an audience of over 100 from academia, community colleges, and the media.
Report Offers Compelling Insight and Outlines Recommendations for Credit-Based Transition ProgramsWith increased support from policymakers for the expansion of credit-based transition programs, a new report released by the U.S. Department of Education examines the practices of these important programs, highlighting successes and areas of improvement. Pathways to College Access and Success analyzes the ways in which credit-based transition programs can help low and middle-achieving students prepare for college and describes how to expand the reach of these programs.
CCRC Launches New WebsiteThe Community College Research Center has launched this website to better inform our expanding audience about our research. Our new website features drop-down menus that provide detailed information on CCRC research projects, as well as links to our mission, advisory board, publications, presentations, seminars, exciting news and more.
Peer Review: Professor Tom BaileyAn enlightening video featuring a discussion about community colleges, which are often misunderstood institutions of higher education.
State Dual Enrollment Policies Not Sufficient to Reach Students Who Might Benefit from Them MostCCRC analyzes dual enrollment legislation in all 50 states and whether these polices promote or inhibit the spread of dual enrollment programs.
Groundbreaking Study on the Outcomes of Low-Skill Adults in Community Colleges CCRC has released Building Pathways to Success for Low-Skill Adult Students: Lessons for Community College Policy and Practice from a Longitudinal Tracking Study, a report based on a first-of-its-kind study of the progress and outcomes of low-skill adults in community colleges.
As President Bush Begins Second Term, Educational and Economic Opportunity Closely Tied to Future of America's Community CollegesCommunity College Research Center looks to strengthened federal role in promoting success for all students at community colleges.
Beyond Basic: Linking Adult Education to College Participation Community colleges are faced with fresh challenges in attempting to serve the needs of low-income working adults, most of whom seek basic education and literacy skills. (League for Innovation, Alert Report #12)
Accelerated Success Project Findings This is a press release announcing the live webcast of a presentation pertaining to access and succes, featuring Dr. Thomas Bailey.
Competing Goals Result in Dysfunctional Remediation System, New Study FindsCommunity colleges face competing goals, which results in a dysfunctional remediation system that serves neither students nor institutions well, concludes a new paper from the Community College Research Center.


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