Cornerstones of Completion: State Policy Support for Accelerated, Structured Pathways to College Credentials and Transfer
This policy brief from Jobs for the Future offers 10 state policy recommendations designed to help colleges support accelerated, structured pathways to college credentials and transfer. Among the recommendations: Leverage technology to support individualized student planning, tracking, degree audits and early warning systems and design financial aid to encourage and reward student progress. More »
Snapshot Report: Degree Attainment
Sixty percent of community college students who transfer to a four-year institution earn a bachelor’s degree within four years, says this report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The report notes that graduation rates are highest among students who transfer after receiving their associate’s degree. More »
Dreaming Big: What Community Colleges Can Do to Help Undocumented Immigrant Youth Achieve their Potential
Community colleges have long been at the forefront in promoting increased educational access and attainment for undocumented students, says this report from the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education. The report examines exemplary practices of community colleges that are improving educational prospects of undocumented students. More »
Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky
A report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy calls for additional state investments in student support strategies and developmental education to help disadvantaged adults and others obtain the degrees and credentials that Kentucky needs for its future economic success. The report highlights community colleges and their role in Kentucky’s degree-attainment goals. More »
Improving Developmental Education Assessment and Placement
Community colleges need a more comprehensive approach to effectively evaluate and place new students in developmental or college-level courses, says this report from the Community College Research Center. The study examines assessment and placement practices at community colleges in Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. More »
