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Rodriguez, Olga – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Due in large part to their open access and affordability, community colleges have long played a central role in providing students with immigrant backgrounds who are English language learners (ELLs) with access to postsecondary education. Researchers have noted that English as a second language (ESL) courses have been the primary form of support…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, English (Second Language), Community Colleges, Mixed Methods Research
Hanson, Bruce J. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The aim or purpose of this study was to statistically determine whether there were significant differences in obtaining employment and wages after training provided by East Mississippi Community College (EMCC). The training was specifically provided to employees of Sara Lee Corporation, LLC, after the massive layoff when the company closed its…
Descriptors: Wages, Employment Level, Training, Program Effectiveness
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2014
The "Fall Enrollment and Staffing Report 2014" provides a snapshot of enrollments in community and technical colleges during fall quarter 2014. The report addresses the questions most commonly raised regarding the community and technical colleges in Washington. The primary source of information for this document is the State Board for…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Financial Support, Enrollment, Full Time Equivalency
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2013
The "Fall Enrollment and Staffing Report 2013" provides a snapshot of enrollments in community and technical colleges during fall quarter 2013. The report addresses the questions most commonly raised regarding the community and technical colleges in Washington. The primary source of information for this document is the State Board for…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Financial Support, Enrollment, Full Time Equivalency
Emmerson, Janet Elizabeth – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Student retention is a topic at the forefront for all post secondary education institutions. Supporting students in their studies, providing the resources to empower them to complete their education is a critical component in the quality and success of colleges. It is also a fiscal concern for colleges. While first year programs abound, community…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Community Colleges, Low Income Groups, Academic Persistence
De los Reyes, Maria Oralia – ProQuest LLC, 2008
In order to explore the differences in engagement levels between entering and returning community college students, the researcher analyzed 13,300 surveys from the 2007 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) pilot data set utilizing a quantitative methodology. This study focused on analyzing engagement levels of entering and returning…
Descriptors: Two Year College Students, Learner Engagement, Teacher Student Relationship, Interaction