Research Projects

August 2003–July 2006

This study evaluated Learning Through Simulated Information Technology Enterprises, a program that offered a simulated business experience to business and information technology students.

September 2003–January 2008

CCRC examined the effectiveness of ATE regional centers, which work with community colleges and businesses to improve technological education and help meet local workforce demands.

May 2003–January 2005

Using national and state databases on undergraduate students, this project examined the role of community colleges in promoting educational attainment among Blacks and Hispanic students.

June 2003–August 2005

CCRC assisted the Ford Foundation in evaluating the activities and impacts of its Bridges to Opportunity initiative in Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, Ohio, and Washington.

October 2000–December 2006

CCRC analyzed the roles of community colleges, their organizational changes, and how their missions conflicted or complemented one another with regard to college curriculum and operations.

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