“I Don’t Know, I’ve Never Been to College!” Dual Enrollment as a College Readiness Strategy
This chapter provides a theoretical framework through which to understand the experiences of dual enrollment students as they “try out” the role of college student.
The Causal Effect of Federal Work-Study Participation
This journal article uses administrative data from West Virginia to provide the first quasi-experimental estimates of the effect of the Federal Work Study (FWS) program.
Assessing Developmental Assessment in Community Colleges (Assessment of Evidence Series)
This paper examines the role of entry assessment and its implementation, the validity of common assessments, and emerging directions in assessment policy and practice.
The Effectiveness of Distance Education Across Virginia’s Community Colleges: Evidence From Introductory College-Level Math and English Courses
This study used a statewide administrative dataset to estimate the effects of taking one’s first college-level math or English course online rather than face to face, in terms of both course retention and course performance.
How I-BEST Works: Findings From a Field Study of Washington State’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program
The I-BEST program at Washington State’s community and technical colleges integrates basic skills education with vocational training and has increased completion rates for participating students.