Accountability
New Report: Ready to Succeed: Community College Transfer Students at Four-Year Institutions
Overall, the report found that community college students succeed at even the most selective four-year institutions, but some institutions continue to admit few of these students. Based on these results, the report provides several suggestions for four-year institutions hoping to recruit and support community college transfer students.
When Financial Aid Falls Short: The Ongoing Problem of Unmet Need
In a recent report, researchers from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) found that over 70% of community college students have unmet need averaging roughly $5,000.
Federal Government Recognizes Food Insecurity on College Campuses and Calls for Better Access to Food Assistance Benefits
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that while colleges have made efforts to support students who experience food insecurity, many eligible students lack access to government resources such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Report highlights different ways community colleges help first-year students
New report highlights the different methods and ways community colleges offer first-year experience programs to students.
New report encourages use of multiple measurements for student placement
Going beyond placement exams allows more community college students to take and pass gateway math and English courses, but some worry about students who need remediation.
Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students
It's increasingly hard to work your way through college, especially for low-income students who face steep challenges when combining work and learning.
