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Bragg, Debra D.; Wetzstein, Lia; Bauman, Kandi – Community College Research Initiatives, 2019
The guided pathways model focuses on four pillars to improve student success: clarifying curricular pathways, getting students on the path, keeping students on the path, and making sure that learning is happening (Bailey, Jaggars, and Jenkins 2015). Many Student Success Centers (SSC) are employing coaching programs to help spread the impact of…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Racial Bias, Educational Change, Community Colleges
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Zamani-Gallaher, Eboni M.; Bragg, Debra D. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
The Office for Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) founded in 1989 focuses on P-20 education and the role of community colleges in facilitating educational access and equity. This article highlights the work of OCCRL as a research center that bridges inquiry, policy, and practice in contributing to the national dialogue on relevant…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Role, Access to Education, Equal Education
Ruud, Collin M.; Bragg, Debra D. – Office of Community College Research and Leadership, 2011
The evolution of AB degrees has been influenced by an increased emphasis on workforce development, baccalaureate degree attainment, and transfer on the state and institutional levels. Beginning as primarily programmatic decisions made by a few institutions, over time AB degree program decisions have involved more institutions, and eventually…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Semiskilled Workers, Trade and Industrial Education, Vocational Education
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Bragg, Debra D.; And Others – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1991
A survey of 42 of 45 Illinois community colleges found that (1) they offer public and private sector clients various technology transfer programs and services; (2) administrator leadership is extremely important; (3) partnerships are common; and (4) highly visible programs, increased funding, and technologically advanced equipment and facilities…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Fees, Marketing
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Griggs, Mildred Barnes; Bragg, Debra D. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1997
Considers the role of community colleges in emerging school-to-work (STW) transition systems, focusing on school-based learning, work-based learning, and connecting activities. Argues that community colleges have long provided students with work-related learning, but that efforts should be made to document these outcomes. Reviews future…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship, Job Training
Bragg, Debra D. – 1990
In 1990, the Illinois Council of Public Community College Presidents (ICPCCP) commissioned a survey to document the current capacity and future potential of the Illinois Community College System (ICCS) to provide technology transfer assistance to the commercial marketplace and the public sector. An extensive questionnaire was developed and mailed…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Economic Development, Employment Programs
Bragg, Debra D.; Bremer, Christine D.; Castellano, Marisa; Kirby, Catherine; Mavis, Ann; Schaad, Donna; Sunderman, Judith – Office of Community College Research and Leadership, 2007
Little is known about educational programs referred to as "career pathway programs" that attempt to integrate adult literacy, adult basic education (ABE), General Equivalency Diploma (GED) instruction, English language literacy (ELL), and pre-collegiate developmental education with postsecondary career and technical education (CTE)…
Descriptors: Career Development, Adult Literacy, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Programs