The Mixed Methods Blog

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

Students’ Perspectives on Apprenticeships and Workforce Education

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In this blog post, CCRC Research Assistant Tucker Reyes shares insights gleaned from his master's research into how workforce programs can help socioeconomically disadvantaged students achieve their career goals.

Meet the PEAR Fellows: Astrid Pineda

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PEAR Fellow Astrid Pineda is interested in studying education policies that improve economic opportunity among disadvantaged students, including in the developing world.

You Control Who You Enroll

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As President of Edison State Community College Dr. Doreen Larson explains, colleges can—and should—take responsibility for enrollment. Larson identifies four tools for doing so: timing, testing, transfer, and tuition. 

Unlocking Opportunity: Rethinking Community College Programs to Ensure Equitable Post-Graduation Success

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The Aspen Institute and CCRC are launching Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network, a project to accelerate the next phase of reform at 10 community colleges.

Relationships Matter for Transfer Outcomes (and Everything Else)

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In this blog post, CCRC Senior Research Associate Maggie P. Fay discusses the article she and co-authors Shanna Smith Jaggars and Negar Farakish wrote about the impact of personalized advisement on community college students' transfer goals and outcomes.