CCRC in the News
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.
Enrollments Rise After Pandemic-Related Declines
Undergraduate enrollment is up again, according to new data. Tom Brock spoke with Inside Higher Ed about why students are choosing community colleges. Brock's quote was also featured in a Fortune article.
After Pandemic Disruption, Enrollment at CCAC Stabilizes
Tom Brock spoke with PublicSource about post-pandemic enrollment trends.
What Are the Big Higher Education Stories for 2024?
DEI is central to the mission of community colleges, but that doesn’t make them immune from current struggles, Director Thomas Brock told Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Brock also predicted that in 2024, community colleges will continue to work on ensuring access for underrepresented students and will focus on strategies for student success and completion.