For students at tribal colleges, online courses provide access to college coursework, particularly for non-traditional students and students who live in rural communities. In addition, online courses provide unique opportunities for Indigenous students to connect with their tribal communities and to participate in cultural revitalization and…

Distance learning has become an attractive pathway for stakeholders in the field of higher education. It promotes affordability, convenience, and accessibility for many students who wish to pursue post-secondary education (Allen & Seaman, 2008; Travers, 2016). Therefore, many non-traditional students gravitate towards fully online programs at…

The 115 community colleges in California fulfill an essential role in providing quality educational experiences for a diverse adult student population. However, U.S.-educated language minority (US-LM) students remain largely invisible in this educational context as current admissions and placement procedures do not account for their complex…

In the last decade, the number of English Learners (ELs) in higher education has significantly grown due to the increase of immigrants and refugees coming to the United States. For these students, attending community colleges is usually the first foray into higher education. This is particularly the case in New England, which is experiencing rapid…

Originally published as a special issue of Educational Studies, this volume demonstrates the ways in which sound considerations can significantly contribute to educational foundations. Regardless of their origin or interpretation, sounds are theoretically and practically foundational to educational experiences. As the means through which…