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Bamberger, Marissa R.; Smith, Thomas J. – Community College Review, 2023
Objective: This study examines whether there are differences among first-generation and continuing-generation community college students in the importance they place on achieving college-related goals and difficulties they face from college- and other life-related challenges. Methods: Data were drawn from the "Community College Libraries and…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Community College Students, Academic Aspiration, Student Surveys
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Wang, Xueli; Lee, Seo Young; Prevost, Amy – Community College Review, 2017
Objective: Although upward transfer in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields represents a prominent national policy concern, community college students' aspirations for transfer in STEM are often impeded, resulting in lower transfer rates. This study investigated four aspects of community college STEM students'…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, STEM Education, Academic Aspiration
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Meyer, Stephen J.; Randel, Bruce – Community College Review, 2013
This article reports findings from an impact study of a 2-year postsecondary academic program offered in state prisons. Outcomes examined for participants during their 1st year of participation include performance on a standardized test of critical thinking skills, credit acquisition, achievement motivation, educational aspirations, personal…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Correctional Education