CCRC in the News
Studies Show Few MS Community College Students Transfer to Four-Year Schools, Fewer Earn Bachelor’s
Mississippi community colleges see only 14% of their students transfer to four-year institutions and earn bachelor’s degrees within six years. “This is not rocket science,” Tatiana Velasco-Rodriguez told the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. “This is something that can be done right.”
‘Something Has to Be Shaken Up’: How One State Hopes to Reinvigorate Its Community Colleges
A new plan to revamp public higher education in Pennsylvania calls for combining the state’s 15 community colleges with the 10 four-year universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Davis Jenkins commented on the proposal, calling it a step in the right direction.
UH Among Nation’s Best in Community College Transfer Students Earning Their Bachelor’s Degree
The University of Hawaiʻi is among the nation’s best when it comes to community college students transferring to a four-year university and earning their bachelor’s degree.
Transferring From Community College to a Four-Year School Isn’t Often Successful—It’s ‘Terribly Unfortunate,’ Expert Says
"Too many students are failed by policies and practices that dictate whether and how effectively students transfer from community colleges to universities, particularly students from historically underserved groups,” Tatiana Velasco told CNBC.
Work Forces with Davis Jenkins
Davis Jenkins appeared on an episode of Work Forces podcast with Julian Alssid and Kaitlin LeMoine to discuss his research on community college reform and the broader implications of these efforts on the future of education and workforce development.
Data Shows Nebraska Community College Students Behind U.S. Average for Earning Bachelor's Degrees
Tatiana Velasco spoke with Nebraska Public Media about new state-by-state transfer data and suggested that one way to improve the success of community college graduates in four-year universities is to expand dual enrollment opportunities.
What Do National Transfer Outcomes Reveal, and How Does North Carolina Compare?
EdNC covered the release of new transfer data, comparing national transfer trends to North Carolina's and summarizing key takeaways and recommendations from recent CCRC reports on transfer.
Study Says Community College Students Less Likely to Transfer to 4-Year School
A new report found that less than half of community college students that transfer to four year institutions finish a bachelor's degree within six years of starting college. Tatiana Velasco joined Drive Time with Michael Wallace on WCBS 880 to discuss the report's findings.
New Data Signal Flawed Transfer Process
Tatiana Velasco spoke with Inside Higher Ed about two new reports that reveal few community college students who intend to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree actually succeed. Forbes, Higher Ed Dive, and Community College Daily also covered the release of the reports.
Virginia Colleges Are Trying to Make It Easier for Community College Students to Transfer. Doing So May Boost Enrollment.
Cardinal News covered Virginia's efforts to streamline the transfer process. John Fink weighed in on what makes college transfer a complex topic.