Video: Webinar Explores Scaling of Corequisite Reforms in Three Community College Systems
A December webinar shared findings from three projects on developmental education reform in Arkansas, Louisiana, and the City University of New York system. A panel of representatives from each system shared their perspectives on scaling corequisite implementation in their colleges.
Implementing Workforce Pell: Lessons From Virginia’s G3 Program
Postsecondary learners will soon be able to apply for workforce Pell, an expansion of the federal Pell Grant. But very few occupational training programs meet the proposed criteria for eligibility. Maria Cormier explains how Virginia’s G3 scholarship program provides some key lessons for other states designing Pell-eligible workforce programs
Video: Webinar Explores How Students Choose a Program of Study
How certain are students about their program of study and potential career path when they start college? What factors influence their choices, and how do their decisions change over time? A November 19 webinar explored these questions and shared findings from a longitudinal study on students’ program and career choices.
Hearing From Learners: Student Reflections on Self-Directed Learning Strategies
Three students enrolled in courses that piloted the Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative’s Instructional Model share their experiences using evidence-backed strategies to foster and reinforce learning skills.
Understanding Why First Generation Students Stop Out of College
Studies show that first-generation college students are even more likely to stop out of college than students generally. What motivates first-generation students to stop out before completing a credential? New findings from a CCRC study examining the support networks of first generation students shed light on the question.