The Mixed Methods Blog

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

Inside CCRC: Annie Zavitz and the Value of Guided Pathways

annie-zavitz

In this Q&A, find out more about Annie Zavitz, her internship experience, and her newfound appreciation for guided pathways.

Dual Enrollment as an Engine of Economic Mobility: A Q&A with Lorain County Community College President Marcia Ballinger

ballinger-blog-photo

Ohio's Lorain County Community College has been a pioneer in dual enrollment for more than two decades. In this conversation, LCCC President Marcia Ballinger describes the evolution of the program and its role in growing talent and jobs in the community.

Advising Redesign at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte: A Conversation With Fred Bowen

bowen-blog-image

In a video interview, CCRC's Lauren Pellegrino and UNCC's LeeFredrick Bowen discuss effective advising and how advisors have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lesson Study at Portland Community College: Is a Collaborative Approach to Active Learning Sustainable?

teaching-and-learning-blog-oct9

In this Q&A, Michele Marden, who teaches developmental mathematics at Portland Community College, describes her experience with Lesson Study. She enjoyed the opportunity to work with colleagues but questioned the longevity of the intervention in the wake of limited resources.

Redesigning Your College Through Guided Pathways: An Interview With Davis Jenkins and Hana Lahr

gppodcastphoto

In this podcast, CCRC's Davis Jenkins and Hana Lahr discuss what they found when they visited eight colleges at the forefront of implementing guided pathways.