The Mixed Methods Blog

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

Video: The Role of Community Colleges in Preparing Students for the Green Economy

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An August webinar focused on the role community colleges can play in preparing for the significant workforce transitions that are occurring as colleges, governments, and industries work to limit, adapt to, and mitigate the effects of climate change. A recording of the webinar is available within this blog post.

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.

The Importance of Help Seeking in Community Colleges

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Studies have shown that seeking help from counselors and advisors and informal sources such as family and friends leads to improved student learning and increased self-efficacy, but too few students actually reach out. Amanda Zerbib explores what research tells us about students' help-seeking habits.

CCRC Welcomes Six Undergraduate Interns

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The summer season for CCRC is now underway, and six undergraduate interns are bringing new ideas to the center as they support research and communications teams. Learn more about the interns in this blog post.