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.
For-Profit Higher Education and Community Colleges
This paper reports on a two-year research study jointly conducted by CCRC and National Center for Postsecondary Improvement that compares for-profit institutions with community colleges.
Community Colleges in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities
This chapter discusses the challenges of community colleges, trends leading to enrollment growth, and the controversy over mission expansion and offers suggestions for reform. A brief version is also available.