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Barnett, Elisabeth A.; Bergman, Peter; Kopko, Elizabeth; Reddy, Vikash; Belfield, Clive R.; Roy, Susha – Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness, 2018
Many incoming college students are referred to remedial programs in math or English based on scores they earn on standardized placement tests. Yet research shows that some students assigned to remediation based on test scores would likely succeed in a college-level course in the same subject area without first taking a remedial course if given…
Descriptors: Student Placement, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Remedial Instruction
Anderson, Theresa; Kuehn, Daniel; Eyster, Lauren; Barnow, Burt; Lerman, Robert I. – Urban Institute, 2017
The "Final Impact Report for Accelerating Opportunity" study examined the effect of Accelerating Opportunity (AO) on education and employment outcomes for underprepared adult learners. Designed and led by Jobs for the Future and national partners, AO allowed adults with low basic skills to enroll in integrated career pathways at…
Descriptors: Career Pathways, Adult Students, Community Colleges, Technical Institutes
Edmunds, Julie; Gicheva, Dora; Thrift, Beth; Hull, Marie – SERVE Center at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2019
This report presents the findings from an external evaluation of Project COMPASS, an effort by Wake Technical Community College to redesign community college online courses to improve outcomes, particularly for students of color. The evaluation used a randomized controlled trial in which students were randomly assigned to course sections taught by…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Program Evaluation, Online Courses, Curriculum Design
Hoff, Michael P.; And Others – 1994
This study examined effects of a Dalton Junior College (Georgia) student success course, Dalton College Studies 101 (DCS 101) since it was first offered in 1987. The course meets twice a week, is strictly elective, and carries institutional credit. All students were first-time students and since most students enroll during the Fall quarter, only…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Credits