CCRC Research Tools No. 2: Using Longitudinal Data to Increase Community College Student Success: A Guide to Measuring Milestone and Momentum Point Attainment

This guide is intended to help researchers in colleges and state agencies use longitudinal student unit record data to create simple and meaningful statistics on student achievement.
Do Student Success Courses Actually Help Community College Students Succeed?

This brief reports the findings from a CCRC study on the effectiveness of student success courses at Florida community colleges.
Institutional Responses to State Merit Aid Programs: The Case of Florida Community Colleges

This working paper examines how Florida community colleges responded to the introduction of a new merit-based financial aid program.
What Can Student Right-to-Know Graduation Rates Tell Us About Community College Performance?

This working paper examines the validity of the Student Right-to-Know (SRK) graduation rates as measures of community college performance.
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.