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Jenkins, Davis; Lahr, Hana; Fink, John – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2022
In this article, researchers from the Community College Research Center reflect on what they have learned from their study of Guided Pathways reforms at over 100 colleges nationally since the publication in 2015 of "Redesigning America's Community Colleges." They examine five areas of practice: (1) program design; (2) new student…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Change, Program Design, School Orientation
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Billings, Meredith S.; Gándara, Denisa; Li, Amy Y. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2021
Promise programs are an increasing popular solution to improving college affordability, reducing educational inequities, and promoting economic development. Promise programs are distinct from other forms of financial aid because they emphasize residency in their eligibility criteria, where students must live and/or attend school in specific…
Descriptors: Tuition Grants, Scholarship Funds, Eligibility, Place of Residence
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Sheldon, Caroline Q.; Durdella, Nathan R. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2006
This chapter reviews resources from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers on benchmarking in community colleges.
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Community Colleges, Educational Policy, Standards