A New Community College Sees Growth and Challenges
Erie County Community College opened in fall 2021, but not without challenges. John Fink discussed the logistics behind starting a new community college and how newer institutions can focus their energy to promote student success.
Takeaways From (New) Dual Enrollment Data
John Fink discussed new IPEDS dual enrollment data and how it can help practitioners in an episode of the podcast Credentials Unscripted.
How Do Today’s High Schoolers Fare As They Enter Adulthood? View the Data
Education Week reported on the transition between high school and adulthood for today's students and identified some challenges and opportunities presented to them, including dual enrollment.
Study: Workers With STEM Degrees Are More Likely to Report Higher Salaries and Lower Unemployment Rates
By analyzing the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 data, Bankrate ranked 152 bachelor’s degrees and found STEM degrees offer the most steady return on investment. Tatiana Velasco provided insight into how students choose programs of study.
Study: Supporting URM Students in Dual Enrollment
Inside Higher Ed covered a recent CCRC report that on how dual enrollment can help support college attendance and completion, but current practices aren’t equitable for all learners.
A Decade of Data in One State Shows an Unexpected Result When Colleges Drop Remedial Courses
The Hechinger Report explored data on corequisite remediation in Tennessee. Students earned more credits at first, but graduation rates didn’t increase at the states' community colleges.
What Underrepresented Students Want From Dual Enrollment
Community College Daily shared findings and recommendations from Aurely Garcia Tulloch's recent brief on dual enrollment students' needs, including their desire to learn about dual enrollment options earlier.
How Dual Enrollment Can Rescue Colleges From the Enrollment Cliff
If done right, dual enrollment has “great potential” to solve the enrollment cliff problem colleges face, John Fink told Best Colleges.
What’s New With Dual Enrollment?
Inside Higher Ed shared some of John Fink's key takeaways from newly released U.S Department of Education dual enrollment data disaggregated by race/ethnicity and gender.
The College Version 2 Podcast: Strategic Support
Hoori Kalamkarian discussed strategic student support, advising, and first-generation students with Ross Markle and Andrea Pope in an episode of the podcast The College Version 2.
