The Mixed Methods Blog

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

Eight Strategies to Strengthen the Value of Community College Credentials

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In this blog post, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and CCRC share strategies used by community colleges participating in the Unlocking Opportunity Network to put students on paths toward high-value careers or successful transfer opportunities.

Text for Success: Moorpark College’s Innovative Tutoring Program Improves Math and English Completion Rates

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Jamie Whittington-Studer and Crystal Salas of Moorpark College explore key takeaways from their college's implementation of a tutoring program that makes reaching out for support as simple as sending a text.

Student Voices: Learning From Former Dual Enrollment Students

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Aurely Garcia Tulloch shares the stories of four former dual enrollment students, including why they chose to participate in dual enrollment and how they think their experiences could have improved.

What Students Want Out of Noncredit Workforce Programs

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Former CCRC associate director and advisory board member Jim Jacobs shares insights from a study that sheds light on student concerns with short-term workforce training programs and their implications for public policy.

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.