Year in Review: A Look Back at CCRC in 2023

After several publications, presentations, and webinars, we find ourselves at the close of 2023. Before we ring in the new year, here’s a look at some of this year’s highlights and the work our colleagues have done to increase access and equity in higher education.
Webinar: Redesigning Dual Enrollment as a Purposeful Pathway to College and Career Opportunity

In a recent webinar, CCRC researchers explained a new approach to dual enrollment called Dual Enrollment Equity Pathways, or DEEP. Educators from college and school-district partnerships shared their insights about how it works on the ground.
New Federal Transfer Data: Which Colleges Are Serving Community College Transfers Best?

By John Fink, Tatiana Velasco, and Davis Jenkins Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released—for the first time ever—public transfer community college student outcomes data for colleges and universities across the country. ED’s analysis examined federal financial aid recipients who started higher education at a community college
Celebrating the Strengths of First-Generation College Students

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

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.