This session presented new evidence from four studies on the transfer function of community colleges, the impacts on student degree completion and labor market outcomes, and the effectiveness of various projects designed to improve transfer outcomes. The studies use National Student Clearinghouse data and longitudinal college administrative data from three states to provide a comprehensive overview of the transfer function of community colleges. Papers in this session included:
- The Impacts of Initial Enrollment at Two-Year Colleges on Student Academic and Labor Market Outcomes
- Increasing College Completion and Equity through Strengthened Transfer Partnerships
- Getting from a(A) to B(A): The Effect of Structured Transfer Pathways in Community Colleges
For more information, see the session page on the APPAM conference website.
