Press Releases
Does Sustained, Intensive College Advising That Taps the Strengths of Both People and Technology Help Students Graduate?
A new research study by CCRC and MDRC will evaluate the effect of technology-mediated advising using the most rigorous research methods.
Dr. Jill Biden Calls for Continued Support of Community Colleges at 20th Anniversary of Community College Research Center
Dr. Biden’s speech at Teachers College, Columbia University, on November 17 was followed by a distinguished panel on the future of community colleges.
Community Colleges Untapped Source of Diversity in Computer Science Field, According to New Research From CCRC and ETR
Seeking to diversify the nation’s pool of computer scientists and fill shortfalls in the number of graduates, CCRC and Education, Training, Research (ETR) are releasing two complementary research reports that explore ways to encourage community college students to pursue degrees in computer science and related fields.
Second Lady Jill Biden to Speak at Teachers College for 20th Anniversary of Community College Research Center
Dr. Jill Biden, a community college educator and the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will be the featured speaker at an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of CCRC on Thursday, November 17, 7:00 p.m. at Teachers College, Columbia University.
New Book on State Higher Education Funding Cautions Tying Money to College Performance Could Have Unintended Consequences
A new book outlining the findings from the most extensive study to date of the implementation and impacts of performance funding finds that it has failed to consistently improve student achievement.
Students Who Take 15 Credits in First Semester More Likely to Graduate, Save Money on Degree
College students who enroll in 15 credits in their first semester accumulate many more credits over the course of their college careers and are much more likely to graduate than students who initially enroll in only 12 credits, according to a new CCRC study.
Recognizing the critical need to help millions of community college students failed by current transfer practices and policies, a new report released today provides a detailed guide for two- and four-year colleges on how to improve bachelor’s degree outcomes for students who start at community college.
Redesigned Remediation System Costs Tennessee Community Colleges Much Less for Each Successful Student, New Report Finds
Corequisite remediation for academically underprepared students is significantly more cost-effective in Tennessee community colleges than the old model, according to a new CCRC research brief.
New Report Ranks States Based on Colleges’ Performance in Helping Students Transfer to Four-Year Universities and Earn Bachelor’s Degrees
A new report by CCRC, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center finds that across the United States, only 14% of students starting in community colleges transfer to four-year schools and earn a bachelor’s degree within six years of entry.
Clive Belfield looks at recently released college-level data from the U.S. Department of Education and considers what it reveals about the returns to college.
