The Mixed Methods Blog

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

Celebrating the Strengths of First-Generation College Students

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In celebration of first-generation students, Hoori Kalamkarian and Melissa Herman share findings from a recent CCRC-led study on first-generation college students’ support networks and how those relationships shape their college journeys.

CCRC Webinar Explores What We’ve Learned From AACC Pathways Colleges

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In a recent webinar, Hana Lahr and Davis Jenkins of CCRC and Laurel Williamson of San Jacinto College shared recommendations and highlighted key practices for implementing guided pathways at scale.

Guided Pathways at Kirkwood Community College

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Kirkwood Community College's director of guided pathways reflects on the College's reforms and how their efforts have evolved since CCRC's Guided Pathways Summer Institute.

Introducing DEEP: A Research-Based Framework for Broadening the Benefits of Dual Enrollment

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A new approach to dual enrollment encourages community colleges to partner with middle and high schools to motivate and prepare underserved students to pursue a postsecondary degree in a field of interest directly after high school.

From Research to Action: Jim Jacobs Retires After More Than 25 Years With CCRC

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Jim Jacobs, CCRC’s former associate director and member of the CCRC Advisory Board, has contributed to several CCRC projects on workforce education, bringing expertise he developed working on industrial development and adult education programs at Macomb Community College. As Jacobs enters retirement, CCRC reflects on his career and contributions to the field.