The Shapeless River: Does a Lack of Structure Inhibit Students’ Progress at Community Colleges? (Assessment of Evidence Series)
Evidence from behavioral economics and psychology lends support for the idea that students are more likely to persist and succeed in programs with highly structured paths to completion.
Promoting Academic Momentum at Community Colleges: Challenges and Opportunities
This literature review locates the sources of challenges to academic momentum in both student characteristics as well as state and institutional practices and policies.
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.