Community College/Cluster Connections: Specialization and Competitiveness in the U.S. and Europe

This paper examines four community colleges in the United States and Europe and their role in local economic development.
Unrealistic Plans and Misdirected Efforts: Are Community Colleges Getting the Right Message to High School Students?

This paper and related brief discuss the problem of high school students’ failure to prepare for college demands; policy reforms are suggested.
Performance Measures for Improving California Community Colleges: Issues and Options

This paper addresses the issue of performance funding and its implications for California’s community colleges. It was prepared for the State Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges.
Community College and Secondary School Collaboration on Workforce Development and Education Reform: A Close Look at Four Community Colleges

Drawing on site visits to four community colleges, this paper examines how community colleges are responding to workforce preparation pressures.
Edging Toward Effectiveness: Examining Postsecondary Occupational Education

This study looks at workforce development activities at seven community colleges and outlines priorities for future research.