Helping Students Enter and Succeed: Access, Success, and Accountability Policies in the “Achieving the Dream” States
This article features findings from a commissioned audit of state policies on community college access, success, and accountability in seven states.
Stepping Stones to a Degree: The Impact of Enrollment Pathways and Milestones on Community College Student Outcomes

This paper presents findings from CCRC’s study on the experiences and educational outcomes of older and younger community college students.
What Community College Management Practices Are Effective in Promoting Student Success? A Study of High- and Low-Impact Institutions

This study seeks to identify policies and practices of community colleges that are effective in enabling their students to succeed in postsecondary education.
Defending the Community College Equity Agenda

In this book, CCRC researchers analyze how colleges have tried to improve their performance with respect to low-income students, students of color, and nontraditional students.
State Policies to Achieve the Dream in Five States: An Audit of State Policies to Aid Student Access to and Success in Community Colleges in the First Five Achieving the Dream States

This report presents the findings of an audit of state policies affecting access to, and success in, community colleges in five states.