Improving the transfer process from community colleges to four-year institutions is crucial as higher education seeks to build more diverse campuses and foster more equitable outcomes for underrepresented students, experts say.
Topics: Community college
Do tuition-free college programs really meet the needs of low-income students?
Many tuition-free college programs actually benefit students from middle- and high-income families more than those from lower-income households. Some states are working to change that.
Two instructors, one classroom: An emerging model for community college student success
As an alternative to pre-college remediation courses, I-BEST prepares community college students for career success by giving them the academic foundation they need alongside their degree coursework so they can move through school without delay.
Transfer process a persistent barrier for community college students seeking bachelor’s degrees
As transfer enrollment rates fall, colleges and advocates are pushing to streamline the path from community colleges to four-year universities.
Coalition of elite institutions strengthening transfer pipeline from community colleges
The American Talent Initiative, of which Georgetown is a founding member, shared results from a pilot program designed to expand opportunities for community college students to continue their education at highly selective four-year institutions.
College enrollment declines continue this fall, but at a slower rate
A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows college enrollment down 1.1% this fall compared to this time last year, the smallest drop since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Black enrollment at community colleges declines, academic gaps persist
Black enrollment at community colleges has plummeted in the last decade. A think tank dedicated to advancing Black communities highlights opportunities for these institutions to improve student engagement and success.
Streamlining the transfer pathway with guaranteed and dual admissions
As upward transfer enrollment declines, educators hope new dual and guaranteed admissions programs will reduce barriers for community college students intending to complete four-year degrees.
Transfers from two-year programs to four-year colleges fell 11.6% last year
A new report shows declining transfer enrollment, especially among students moving from community colleges to four-year programs, a crucial pathway for both students and institutions.
States forge ahead with tuition-free college
At least seven tuition-free college programs have launched since November 2021, signaling ongoing momentum at the state level despite a stalled federal plan.
D.C.-area community colleges report significant enrollment declines
Two-year programs across the Washington, D.C., region have experienced substantial enrollment loss since 2019, mirroring national trends and sparking efforts to re-engage students.
Student-run podcast explores what makes a ‘good school’
Good School, a new student-led project out of Baltimore, Maryland, highlights different perspectives on higher education—and challenges assumptions about community college.