A Model for Accelerating Academic Success of Community College Remedial English Students: Is the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Effective and Affordable?
This paper presents findings from a quantitative analysis of the Community College of Baltimore County’s Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for upper level developmental writing students.
Online Learning in the Virginia Community College System
This study examines online course taking patterns among students in the Virginia Community College System, as well as retention and performance in online versus face-to-face courses, and subsequent educational outcomes.
Effectiveness of Fully Online Courses for College Students: Response to a Department of Education Meta-Analysis
This paper demonstrates that a close analysis of the studies of online learning included in a Department of Education meta-analysis reveals no trend in favor of the online course mode.
Online Education as Institutional Myth: Rituals and Realities at Community Colleges
Relying on data from an in-depth study of 15 community colleges, this article explores online education through the lens of institutional theory.
Pedagogical Alignment and Curricular Consistency: The Challenges for Developmental Education
This chapter discusses the challenge of aligning four necessary elements—instructor approach, student needs, curricular content, and instructional support—in the developmental classroom.