Community college

A two-year “school-within-a-school” program that combines student services with a social justice-focused curriculum has helped two San Francisco-based colleges improve their retention and completion rates among students.

Looking to increase postsecondary access and reap the cost savings associated with consolidation, some states are merging their two- and four-year college systems.

Colleges and universities are collaborating and reaching out to their surrounding communities in hopes of boosting access and ensuring student success.

A new Center for American Progress analysis finds that Black and Hispanic students disproportionately obtain associate degrees and certificates—credentials that provide a smaller return on investment.