The Characteristics of Occupational Students in Postsecondary Education

This brief presents a profile of the enrollment, demographic, and educational characteristics and educational goals of community college students in occupational programs.
Institutionalization and Sustainability of the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education Program

Institutionalization and Sustainability of the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education Program
The Organizational Efficiency of Multiple Missions for Community Colleges

Using case study research conducted at eight community colleges in five states, this report examines the issue of, and controversy over, the ever-expanding missions of community colleges.
What Role Can Dual Enrollment Programs Play in Easing the Transition Between High School and Postsecondary Education?
This article provides an overview of preexisting relationships between high school and colleges and discusses the promising initiative of dual enrollment.
Implementing the “Education Consensus”: The Federal Role in Supporting Vocational-Technical Education

This report, commissioned by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) of the U.S. Department of Education, examines the rationale for federal involvement in occupational education.