The Mixed Methods Blog

Perspectives from our researchers, highlights from recent studies, and other news about CCRC
Judith Scott-Clayton

Judith Scott-Clayton is a senior research scholar with the Community College Research Center, a professor of economics and education at Teachers College, and a research associate with the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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Fixing FAFSA Matters Because College Access Matters
Shrinking Racial Gaps in Student Debt and Default: Recommendations to Congress
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John Fink

John Fink is a senior research associate and program lead at the Community College Research Center.

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What Happened to Community College Enrollment During the First Years of the Pandemic? It Depends on the Students’ Age
How Many Schools in Your State Shut Out Students From Dual Enrollment or AP?
Make Your Voice Heard for More Actionable, Equity-Focused Dual Enrollment Data
Don’t Blame Students for Institutional Barriers to Equitable Transfer Success
How Equitable Is Access to AP and Dual Enrollment Across States and School Districts?
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Clive Belfield

Clive Belfield is a professor in the Department of Economics at Queens College, City University of New York, and a research affiliate at CCRC.

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What Will Work Look Like for Community College Graduates in a COVID World?
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James Jacobs

James Jacobs is the president emeritus of Macomb Community College and a research affiliate at CCRC.

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A Student-Centered Vision for Workplace Development
Prior Learning Assessment: A Key Piece of the Credit-Noncredit Discussion
Rethinking Community College Workforce Programs
Fixes for Short-Term Pell
How Guided Pathways Can Reform Career and Technical Education
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Thomas Bailey

Thomas Bailey is the president of Teachers College, Columbia University, and the George and Abby O'Neill Professor of Economics and Education at TC. He was the founding director of CCRC and is currently a senior fellow with the center.

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Equity and Guided Pathways: Which Practices Help, Which Hurt, and What We Don’t Know
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