How South Puget Sound Community College Made Its Selective Nursing Program More Diverse While Making Its Students More Successful
In this blog post, Dean of Allied Health & Nursing Marriya Wright explains how South Puget Sound Community College’s shift to admission criteria based on course grades led to huge increases in diversity and student success.
CCRC’s Judith Scott-Clayton Appointed Senior Economist at White House Council of Economic Advisers
Beginning September 12, CCRC Senior Research Scholar Judith Scott-Clayton will serve one year in the Biden administration as a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers.
Three Colleges and a Pandemic: One Student’s Road to a Bachelor’s Degree
Looking back at transferring during the pandemic, CCRC intern Nabiha Sheikh discusses her college journey, and CCRC Senior Research Associate John Fink explains how the transfer process can be improved.
An Opportunity to Expand College Access? Rethinking Dual Enrollment Eligibility Policies Post-Pandemic
Suspended at the height of the pandemic, placement testing is back on the table as an option for determining eligibility for dual enrollment—what should states and colleges do? CCRC researchers John Fink, Sarah Griffin, and Maggie Fay share their recommendations in this blog post.
Students’ Perspectives on Apprenticeships and Workforce Education
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.
