Tag: student supports

How certain are students about their program of study and potential career path when they start college? What factors influence their choices, and how do their decisions change over time? A November 19 webinar explored these questions and shared findings from a longitudinal study on students' program and career choices.

Studies show that first-generation college students are even more likely to stop out of college than students generally. What motivates first-generation students to stop out before completing a credential? New findings from a CCRC study examining the support networks of first generation students shed light on the question.

CCRC's Nikki Edgecombe spoke with the National Association of College and University Business Officers' Kelli Rainey and Jim Hundrieser to learn more about strategic planning in support of student success.

Five years after the onset of the pandemic, students enrolled in online classes are still reporting a lack of social connection and feelings of isolation. CCRC researcher Akilah Thompson shares strategies in this blog post to help students feel more engaged, confident, and human in their online courses.

Jamie Whittington-Studer and Crystal Salas of Moorpark College explore key takeaways from their college's implementation of a tutoring program that makes reaching out for support as simple as sending a text.