CCRC in the News
Federal Work-Study Boosts Enrollment for Community College and Independent Students, Study Finds
The EDU Ledger reports on a new working paper by Veronica Minaya, Judith Scott-Clayton, and Adela Soliz that found that students in community colleges and independent students are more likely to enroll in college when offered Federal Work-Study aid.
The Coming Dual-Enrollment Wars
Two- and four- year colleges are using dual enrollment as a recruitment strategy. In The Chronicle of Higher Education, John Fink said that well-designed courses with clear transfer routes will encourage students to persist after high-school graduation, making it a smart business move for colleges.
Community College Enrollment Outpaced University Enrollment This School Year
Joshua Thomas spoke with The College Fix about possible reasons behind the growth of community college enrollment, including economic uncertainty and comparatively low tuition costs.
First-Generation College Students Who Stop Out Rely on Family, Not Advisors, New Study Finds
A recent CCRC report examined first-generation students' reasons for stopping out and who they turned to for support. The findings paint a portrait of students navigating difficult decisions with minimal guidance from the institutions that enrolled them, The EDU Ledger reported.
Community Colleges Face Widening Skills Gap in Green Economy Jobs, New Study Finds
The EDU Ledger covered findings from a recent CCRC brief on the alignment of the supply of community college credentials and demand for workers in advanced infrastructure, energy, and agriculture fields.
One in 10 Undergrads Is in High School. Students Have Warnings and Advice.
In a Washington Post story about current and former dual enrollment students' experiences and their advice for would-be enrollees, John Fink spoke about current dual enrollment trends and possible benefits for students.
‘It’s Just Convenient For Me’: New Hinds Community College Program Topples Barriers to Higher Education
Maria Cormier spoke with Mississippi Today about ways community colleges are supporting students through wraparound services like childcare, financial support, and food and transportation assistance.
Community Colleges Struggle to Serve Growing Population of Multilingual Students, New Study Finds
The EDU Ledger covered a CCRC report on multilingual learners and the significant barriers to persistence and completion they face, despite representing a substantial portion of the student body at institutions serving immigrant communities.
Keeping Track of College Transfers
In Wilmington Biz, John Fink discussed how establishing clear transfer pathways can ensure the success of transfer students, who often take longer than expected to complete their programs on time.
Dual Enrollment Surges to 2.8 Million Students as Equity Gaps Persist
The EDU Ledger reported on a newly released CCRC fact sheet that covers the growth of dual enrollment, who has access to it, and considerations for improvement.