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Do Community College Students Benefit from Federal Work Study Participation?
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Yu, Hongwei; McKinney, Lyle; Carales, Vincent D. – Teachers College Record, 2020
Background: Prior studies suggest that Federal Work-Study (FWS) participation is positively associated with student learning, persistence, and academic achievement at four-year institutions. Limited research, however, has evaluated whether FWS participation improves academic success among students attending community colleges. Purpose and Research…
Descriptors: Work Study Programs, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Program Effectiveness
"They Never Told Me What to Expect, So I Didn't Know What to Do": Defining and Clarifying the Role of a Community College Student
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Karp, Melinda Mechur; Bork, Rachel Hare – Teachers College Record, 2014
Background: Low community college completion rates are an area of concern for policymakers and practitioners. Although many students require developmental education upon entry, research suggests that even students who are deemed "college-ready" by virtue of their placement test scores or completion of developmental coursework may not…
Descriptors: Two Year College Students, Community Colleges, Student Role, Academic Persistence