Juan Carlos Calcagno

This NCPR working paper reports findings from a study that used a detailed dataset and a regression discontinuity design to identify the causal effect of remediation on the educational outcomes of nearly 100,000 college students in Florida.

This paper describes how researchers used data on student characteristics and educational outcomes from several federal government sources to explore the legitimacy of the various ways that college effectiveness can be assessed by using measures of student success.

This study uses rigorous quantitative methods to examine the impact of dual enrollment participation on students in Florida and New York City.

Based on analyses of unit record data of first-time community college students in the state of Florida, this paper examines the role of academic preparation in the transition from community colleges to four-year institutions.

This working paper provides a conceptual framework for the rigorous evaluation of remedial education interventions.

This paper reveals unique findings from a study that compared educational outcomes of older and traditional-age students.

This brief reports the findings from a CCRC study on the effectiveness of student success courses at Florida community colleges.

This working paper examines how Florida community colleges responded to the introduction of a new merit-based financial aid program.

This paper presents findings from CCRC's study on the experiences and educational outcomes of older and younger community college students.

This working paper presents a research model that CCRC has developed to better understand the effects of institutional characteristics on student outcomes.

This paper examines institutional characteristics that affect the success of community college students as measured by the individual student probability of completing a certificate or degree or transferring to a baccalaureate institution.

This report reviews the state of research on the determinants of student outcomes in community colleges and initiates a program of empirical research on institutional graduation rates.