Diversity
Free for Whom? Free College Considerations for Community College Leaders
Community colleges have long been dedicated to serving all members of their communities and providing educational and economic opportunities to those facing barriers to college enrollment. If statewide free college programs are going to support them in this vital work, programs must be designed with equity in mind.
Diversity of Community College Students in 7 Charts
New data from the U.S. Department of Education gives insights to the diversity of community college students.
Understanding the New College Majority: The Demographic and Financial Characteristics of Independent Students and their Postsecondary Outcomes
Independent students, once considered “nontraditional,” now constitute the majority of students in the United States. As of 2012, just over half of all U.S. college students were independent (51 percent)
Finding "Hidden Figures": Using Predictive Analytics to Break Down Barriers
Colleges hope that creatively using data - through predictive analytics - will help them pinpoint the potential of every student.
Nationwide, state budget cuts disproportionately hit low-income, minority college students
States are disproportionately subsidizing schools whose students are wealthier, whiter
The Complexity Behind the AAPI Inclusion: Who Counts?
Disaggregating data can help community colleges move beyond the “model minority” myth and better serve all Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
