In this Q&A, Al Solano, founder of the Continuous Learning Institute, shares his expertise in fostering collaboration among educators through the Inquiry and Action Model.

An August webinar focused on the role community colleges can play in preparing for the significant workforce transitions that are occurring as colleges, governments, and industries work to limit, adapt to, and mitigate the effects of climate change. A recording of the webinar is available within this blog post.

Each commencement season gives us at CCRC a chance to recognize the accomplishments of graduating staff members. This year, we are pleased to celebrate four researchers who have earned their advanced degrees: Jenivee Gastelum, Joe Hille, Farzana Matin, and Hanna Nichols.

In an April webinar, CCRC researchers discussed their findings from a study of the support networks of first-generation students in California and who they turn to for help. A recording of the webinar is available within this blog post.

After several publications, presentations, and webinars, we find ourselves at the close of 2023. Before we ring in the new year, here’s a look at some of this year’s highlights and the work our colleagues have done to increase access and equity in higher education.