The Mixed Methods Blog

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

Inside CCRC: Catherine Rivas on Combining Clinical Psychology and Research

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Catherine Rivas is joining CCRC this summer as a research intern. In this Q&A, Rivas delves deeper into her own college experience and her motivations for research.

Inside CCRC: Basmala Zyada’s Journey From English to Education

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Basmala Zyada is joining CCRC this summer as a research intern. In this Q&A, Zyada shares her journey in the humanities, her creative writing endeavors, and her experiences navigating the world of educational research.

Navigating the FAFSA: What Students Say About the Financial Aid Application Process

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Although there has been a movement to simplify the FAFSA application, challenges still remain. Emily Perez interviews three CUNY students on their experiences applying for financial aid and reflects on her own experiences filling out the FAFSA application.

CUNY Students and Staff on the Switch to Corequisite Courses

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In fall 2022, City University of New York (CUNY) moved away from a traditional remedial course model for math and English and instead embraced the corequisite approach, which allows students to enroll in college-level courses with built-in support for the students who need it. Klaudia Wiacek investigates how CUNY students and staff feel about the major reform nearly one year after its implementation.

Inside CCRC: Sarahi Hernandez and the Journey of Self-Fulfillment Through Higher Education

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Sarahi Hernandez is an interning research assistant investigating multiple measures assessment as an alternative to standardized testing for placement in developmental courses. In this Q&A, Hernandez explains her interest in higher education research and how she came to CCRC.