Essays

Trends in College Credential Completion by Student Race/Ethnicity and Program of Study

December 17, 2018

By Takeshi Yanagiura

Takeshi Yanagiura presents a data tool that illustrates trends in college credentials awarded from 1995 to 2016 by a variety of factors, including state, college sector, broad major field, award level, and student race/ethnicity.

Supporting Adjunct Faculty to Advance Student Success in Community Colleges

November 9, 2018

By Susan Bickerstaff

Susan Bickerstaff, coauthor of a new CCRC research brief on the experiences of part-time faculty at six colleges, outlines four ways colleges can better meet the needs of part-time faculty as part of a broader student success initiative.

How Does Access to Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Vary by Race and Gender Across States?

November 5, 2018

By John Fink

John Fink uses newly released data from the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to look at disparities in access to dual enrollment and Advanced Placement by race and gender. An interactive data visualization shows the breakdown of participation by race and gender in each state.

Letter From CCRC Director Thomas Brock

October 10, 2018

By Thomas Brock

Thomas Brock, who assumed the role of CCRC director on aThomas Brock, who assumed the role of CCRC director on September 1, reflects on CCRC's current work and emerging priorities and invites stakeholders in the field to share suggestions or feedback.September 1, reflects on CCRC's current work and emerging priorities and invites stakeholders in the field to share suggestions or feedback.

Assessing College Readiness Using Multiple Measures: Is It Better for Students?

September 15, 2018

By Elisabeth Barnett

Elisabeth Barnett describes the major takeaways from a newly released CAPR report that examines early outcomes from a study of alternative placement systems at seven community colleges in the State University of New York system.