Paths to Persistence: An Analysis of Research on Program Effectiveness at Community Colleges
This report presents a critical analysis of the state of the research on the effectiveness of specific practices in increasing persistence and completion at community colleges.
Community College Low-Income and Minority Student Completion Study: Descriptive Statistics From the 1992 High School Cohort
This report summarizes statistics on access and attainment in higher education, focusing on community college students, using data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988.
The Effects of Institutional Factors on the Success of Community College Students
This paper examines institutional characteristics that affect the success of community college students as measured by the individual student probability of completing a certificate or degree or transferring to a baccalaureate institution.
What We Know About Community College Low-Income and Minority Student Outcomes
This report summarizes the latest available national statistics on access and attainment by low-income and racial/ethnic minority community college students.
Improving Student Attainment in Community Colleges: Institutional Characteristics and Policies
This report reviews the state of research on the determinants of student outcomes in community colleges and initiates a program of empirical research on institutional graduation rates.