Today, community colleges are challenged to maintain their historical identity of open
access while increasing student success. This challenge is particularly salient in the context …

The federal government and private foundations for education have established
postsecondary credential completion as a national imperative. Washington State's …

From the history of the community college in the United States to current issues and
concerns facing writing programs and their administrators and instructors, Writing Program …

Providing a comprehensive history of the City University of New York, this book chronicles
the evolution of the country's largest urban university from its inception in 1961 through the …

In recent years, community colleges have garnered national attention in terms of their
potential to produce graduates and assist in the revitalization of the national economy. This …

Better addressing the needs of minoritizied populations entails more equitably serving
heritage language learners and promoting multilingualism in the United States. Empowering …

Abstract President Obama's Completion Agenda is a plan that emphasizes improved student
retention and persistence. The agenda also emphasizes the important role community …

Challenging economic conditions, changing student demographics, and heightened levels
of accountability may require community colleges to address student retention more …

In this article, we examine national and Texas demographic trends with respect to student
enrollment in community colleges. In this literature review, we addressed the role of …

In 2012, funding for many colleges and universities was determined by the graduation rate
at the institutions. The problem that was addressed was a business question that many …