The first group of PhD students being trained for careers in higher education research through the Postsecondary Education Applied Research (PEAR) Fellowship at Teachers College have been awarded Education Sciences Certificates, marking a major milestone along their path to a doctoral degree.
How can community colleges increase the rate at which students complete programs that prepare them for post-completion success, whether that is a living-wage job or efficient transfer into a bachelor’s program? A June webinar explored this question, central to CCRC’s forthcoming book.
Across the country, two-year colleges are rolling out innovative programs to mitigate climate-related challenges. Community Colleges and Climate Futures, a webinar series sponsored by CCRC and the Foundation for California Community Colleges, aims to help community colleges strengthen their efforts through storytelling and connection.
It’s graduation season again, which means CCRC has something to celebrate! Five staff members earned their advanced degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University while contributing to CCRC research.
In a recent webinar, researchers from CCRC, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, and the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program explored data and findings on transfer enrollment, access, and strategies to improve the transfer process.