Abstract Today, half of all states authorize at least one community college to offer bachelor’s degree programs. In the past five years alone, eight states have authorized community colleges to offer baccalaureate programs. Given the momentum behind this movement, we …
Abstract: The bachelor’s degree remains a fundamental path to economic opportunity in the United States. Critical for policymakers, then, is ensuring equitable access to such benefits–a task often constrained by long-standing structural barriers. One of the most obvious structural impediments …
Abstract: Not Available Link to Book (URL) Citation: Floyd, D.L., Skolnick, M.L. & Walker, K.P. (2023). The community college baccalaureate: Emerging trends and policy issues. Google Books.
Abstract: None Link to Full Research Document (URL): Citation: Donegan, J. (2023, June 24). Expect whiter teeth on campus: Taft College welcomes new bachelor’s degree dental program. The Bakersfield Californian.
Abstract Summary: This qualitative, narrative inquiry investigated the lived experiences of adult learners as transfer students. Participants in this study matriculated from community colleges to universities within the State of Florida. The study consisted of 10 participants aged 29 – …
Abstract Summary: NA Link to Full Research Document (URL) Citation: Echelman, A. (2023, April 21). Legislators step in as trust erodes between community colleges, California State University. Open Campus.
Abstract Summary: None Link to Full Research Document (URL) Citation: Stone, K. (2023, May 9). Metro Phoenix community colleges adding four bachelor’s degree programs. KTAR News.
Abstract Summary: Not available Link to Full Research Document (URL) Citation: Rodriguez, P. (2023, May 3). Rodríguez: California needs to meet the demand for skilled workers. San Jose Spotlight.
Abstract Summary: Not available Link to Full Research Document (URL) Citation: Burke, M. (2023, April 25). California community colleges moving forward with bachelor’s degree approvals despite lawmaker objections. Ed Source.
Abstract Summary: Community college baccalaureates (CCBs) provide an affordable pathway to baccalaureate-level education but increasing tuition rates present a potential financial barrier for students. Institutional aid as a cost-constraining mechanism has historically been less utilized in the 2-year sector when …
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 18, 2023) – The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) recently announced it was awarded a $50,000 grant from Ascendium Education Group. “To date, there is no unified set of quality standards for community colleges seeking to confer workforce-focused …
Abstract Summary: Not available Link to Full Research Document (URL) Citation: Walthers, K. (2023, April 2). It’s time for California education to meet reality. Lompoc Record.
