Examining the Effectiveness of Online Learning Within a Community College System: An Instrumental Variable Approach
Using an instrumental variable technique, the authors estimate the impact of online versus face-to-face course delivery on student course performance, as indicated by course persistence and final course grade.
A Growing Culture of Evidence? Findings From a Survey on Data Use at Achieving the Dream Colleges in Washington State
This report examines the use of data on students by faculty, administrators, and student services staff at six Washington State colleges that joined Achieving the Dream in 2006–2007.
What We Know About Online Course Outcomes
This practitioner packet summarizes CCRC findings on online course outcomes and presents insights and recommendations for administrators and instructors seeking to improve online student performance.
Metrics, Dollars, and Systems Change: Learning From Washington State’s Student Achievement Initiative to Design Effective Postsecondary Performance Funding Policies
Based on findings from a three-year study of Washington State’s Student Achievement Initiative, this policy brief offers lessons for state leaders seeking to design effective higher education performance funding systems.
The Common Core State Standards: Implications for Community Colleges and Student Preparedness for College
This NCPR working paper outlines the development of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the CCSS-aligned assessments and argues that they can be used to support the mission of community colleges.
