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Direct linkMitchell, Claire E.; Alozie, Nonye M.; Wathington, Heather D. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
This study examines whether community college developmental summer bridge programs (DSBPs) can help students acquire the academic and college knowledge needed to attend and succeed at a four-year higher education institution. In-depth interviews with 14 participants at nine four-year institutions in Texas were conducted two years after their…
Descriptors: Investigations, Community Colleges, Developmental Programs, Developmental Studies Programs
Suh, Emily K.; Dyer, James; McGee, Barrie; Payne, Emily – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Amidst the growing diverse student population, community colleges are enrolling an increasing number of adult immigrant-background students. However, recent research trends tend to focus on students who enter community colleges from the U.S. K-12 system (Generation 1.5 learners), leaving a significant gap in the research and a lack of cohesion in…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Bilingual Students, Immigrants, Community Colleges
Bledsoe, Ripsimé Karaguezian – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2018
Despite efforts to improve college student success, such as through first-year initiatives, significant numbers of students at two- and four-year institutions still do not persist past the first year to graduation. The challenges only increase for community colleges serving diverse populations such as first generation, low income, and immigrant…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Academic Persistence, Academic Achievement
Sheldon, Caroline Q.; Durdella, Nathan R. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
In recent years, developmental education in the community colleges has received much attention. However, there has been little research examining the relationship between course length and course success in developmental education. Using historical enrollment data from a large, suburban community college in southern California, this study examines…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Suburban Schools, Developmental Studies Programs, Academic Support Services
Keim, Jeanmarie; McDermott, J. Cynthia; Gerard, Maureen R. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
The article examines a group format for promoting Hispanic students' transition from community colleges to university colleges of education. Students were exposed to Hispanic role models, did extensive writing, and participated in reflective discourse within large and small groups during the six-week summer program. All students successfully…
Descriptors: Role Models, Summer Programs, Community Colleges, Hispanic American Students
Peer reviewedNaughton, Patrick W. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 1993
Describes Hawaii Community College's vocational preparation (Voc Prep) program, which focuses on basic communication, literacy, and mathematics skills to prepare students to enter vocational programs. Compares the Voc Prep learning community model, which includes vocational and basic skills instruction, personal development, and counseling, with…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs, English Instruction, High Risk Students
