The Mixed Methods Blog

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

How South Puget Sound Community College Made Its Selective Nursing Program More Diverse While Making Its Students More Successful

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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.

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.

The Future of Work: Making the Education System More Flexible for the Dawning Work Ecosystem

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Automation will eliminate some jobs, but certain skills will remain uniquely human, Michelle Weise told an audience at Teachers College in May. 

Rethinking Community College Workforce Programs

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In this essay, Jim Jacobs argues that community colleges need to consider whether their workforce development programs are helping or hurting their equity missions.

Short-Term Pell Grants Must Be Designed to Protect Students, Taxpayers

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Low-income adults should have access to Pell Grants. Here, we suggest several guardrails to increase the likelihood of successful educational and employment outcomes for participants.