Publications

This paper contains a summary of the National Community College Symposium, at which experts met to articulate a community college research agenda.

This paper explores some of the barriers adult basic education students face in obtaining postsecondary credentials, and how changes in federal policy can improve ABE outcomes.

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.

In CCRC's 2008 newsletter, Director Thomas Bailey reviews CCRC's research on dual enrollment and discusses findings that suggest participation in dual enrollment and career-technical dual enrollment is associated with a range of positive postsecondary outcomes.

This guide aims to help community colleges and state agencies analyze the labor market outcomes of their programs and identify opportunities for improving students' employment outcomes.

This article provides a theoretical rationale for policymakers' support for programs that allow high school students to take college-level classes for credit.

This paper reviews the research literature on the effectiveness of financial aid, with special attention to its implications for policy.

This summary is intended to help decision-makers understand why research on the effectiveness of dual enrollment programs is important and how policymakers can support research activities.

This report discusses findings and recommendations from a study of the New York City Virtual Enterprises International program, in which students create and run virtual businesses.

This essay describes the characteristics of community college students and discusses the role of the community college in increasing access to higher education by traditionally underserved students.