Research & Publications

Abstract: Large numbers of Latinx students begin their journey through higher education in the 2-year community college system with the aspiration to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree, yet few Latinx students transfer. The result is inequity in transfer rates …

Abstract: Given funding concerns and heightened work expectations at baccalaureate degree-granting community colleges, we set out to understand faculty advisors’ emotional labor in such context. Methods: We conducted a supra analysis, which is a form of secondary analysis of qualitative data. Existing interview …

Abstract:  NA Link to Full Research Document (URL): https://www.nsba.org/ASBJ/2024/april/online-only-rural-teacher-shortage Reference: Rockhold, G. & Andrews, H. (2024, March 1). Rural teacher shortages: Developing a meaningful new teacher preparation pipeline. National School Board Association. https://www.nsba.org/ASBJ/2024/april/online-only-rural-teacher-shortage

Abstract:  The Community College Baccalaureate Case-Making Tool supports the analysis of supply and demand for occupations or sets of occupations and the programs of study that will supply graduates for them (i.e., degree supply1 and occupational demand2). It is focused …

Abstract Summary: Representing the first look at data on Texas students participating in community college bachelor’s (CCB) degree programs, this brief explores the demographic characteristics of these students and the labor market outcomes of graduates. Building on a large body of research on …

Abstract: Community college students cite career advancement as their top reason for enrolling, with over 70% of first-year students expecting to participate in an internship as part of their college experience. However, surveys indicate only between 10% and 25% of …