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A State of Affairs, the Underrepresentation of Minority Community College Trustees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is considerable research generated about African Americans in higher education, specifically faculty. In fact, most studies concerning African Americans have focused on the retention of students or faculty (Wolfe & Dilworth, 2015). Dr. Terry Calaway is president emeritus, Johnson County Community College (KS).

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Success for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Community College, Composition View

The Scholarly Teacher

Roxanna Dewey , Glendale Community College Key Statement : As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder rises, challenges for college students with ASDs may be mitigated through instructional strategies beyond accommodations. Differences between HS and college. Differences between HS and College | Chapman University.

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Report: Community college baccalaureate can drive racial equity

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Community college baccalaureate programs in California can help more Black and Latino students earn bachelor’s degrees in a state that badly needs a more educated workforce, according to a new report. The researchers who produced the report say the expansion should have a focus on racial equity and labor market needs.

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Transfer Students Need Support from Both Two and Four Year Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two new reports and an online dashboard from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, are part of an ambitious effort to tell the story of transfer students. One report was designed for community college leaders to read — the other was for four-year institutional leaders.

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The Time to Talk with Students About Transfer is Now

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Most community college students intend to transfer. Sixty-seven percent of 2024 Community College Survey of Student Engagement ( CCSSE ) respondents across 164 institutions indicated that they were planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. What causes the disconnect between intention and reality?

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Credentials Awarded Drop for Second Year in a Row

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More students earned certificates than any year in the past decade, while associate degrees awarded fell to its lowest point in a decade and bachelor's degrees awarded fell to its lowest since 2015–16 academic year. Those are the findings of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Undergraduate Earner’s Report for Spring 2024.

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These 15 states have the highest dual enrollment numbers. Why is this important?

University Business

High school juniors and seniors who pursue dual enrollment opportunities enjoy higher percentages of postsecondary enrollment and completion compared to those who don’t, according to a new report from the Community College Research Center. However, student success largely depends on their state.