Community College Student Success: What Institutional Characteristics Make a Difference?
This paper describes how researchers used data on student characteristics and educational outcomes from several federal government sources to explore the legitimacy of the various ways that college effectiveness can be assessed by using measures of student success.
The Postsecondary Achievement of Participants in Dual Enrollment: An Analysis of Student Outcomes in Two States
This study uses rigorous quantitative methods to examine the impact of dual enrollment participation on students in Florida and New York City.
Using State Student Unit Record Data to Increase Community College Student Success
This article describes lessons learned by states that are using student unit record data to improve outcomes for community college students and how states can strengthen their use of data.
Community Colleges Under Stress
This article details three key challenges that community colleges face: underprepared students, financial stress, and high dropout rates.
Making the Transition to Four-Year Institutions: Academic Preparation and Transfer
Based on analyses of unit record data of first-time community college students in the state of Florida, this paper examines the role of academic preparation in the transition from community colleges to four-year institutions.