The Mixed Methods Blog

Perspectives from our researchers, highlights from recent studies, and other news about CCRC

The Year in Review: A Look Back at CCRC in 2024

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At the end of each year, we like to take time to reflect on the work we have done and consider the opportunities that lie ahead to support community colleges and their students. Before we greet the new year, here are a few CCRC milestones from 2024.

Climate Week NYC Event Highlights Key Role of Community Colleges in Developing a Green Economy

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How can community and technical colleges adapt their practices to prepare the workforce for a shift toward sustainable energy? An event brought together higher education researchers and community college workforce leaders to address this question.

Unlocking Opportunity: New Tools to Help More Colleges Improve Post-Graduation Success at Scale

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In this blog post, researchers from the Aspen Institute and CCRC share takeaways from their work with ten community colleges and introduce tools designed to help colleges increase the number of students on a path toward high-value programs.

Video: The Role of Community Colleges in Preparing Students for the Green Economy

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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.

CCRC Celebrates Four Graduating Staff Members

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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.