Educational Outcomes of Occupational Postsecondary Students
The authors examine whether postsecondary occupational students, particularly sub-baccalaureate students, are more likely than other types of postsecondary students to achieve educational goals.
Building Pathways to Success for Low-Skill Adult Students: Lessons for Community College Policy and Practice From a Statewide Longitudinal Tracking Study
This report presents findings from a first-of-its kind study on the experience and outcomes of low-skill adults in community colleges.
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.