The California Community College (CCC) system serves a large student body, diverse in backgrounds, experiences, and educational goals. This report uses data from the CCC system's records to measure variation in achievement across the state's Strong Workforce Regions. We consider a range of achievement measures, including initial enrollments,…

The purpose of this study was to determine if dual enrollment credits affected time to completion for commuter community college students in Suffolk County, New York when compared to students from the same geographic area that did not have dual enrollment credits. High school students take dual enrollment courses usually during their junior or…

This report provides an annual update on performance metrics for the Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD), including progress toward MCCCD Governing Board Outcomes. Three key areas are analyzed to determine student and organizational performance as follows: (1) Leading Indicators of Student Success; (2) Completion Outcomes; and (3)…

This data report provides statistics about the number and percentage of Maryland community college students, who earned a bachelor's degree from a public four-year campus in the state within a specified period of years: (1) Community college students who transferred during the 2008-09 academic year who received a bachelor's degree five years after…

This report provides statistical data about the number, percentage, and ethnicity of Maryland community college transfer students who earned a bachelor's degree from a public four-year campus in the state within a specified period of years after transferring. Data is based on the 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, and 2011-12 transfer student…

This data report provides statistics about the number and percentage of Maryland community college students who earned a bachelor's degree from a public four-year campus in the state within a specified number of years: (1) Students who initially enrolled at community colleges, who transferred during the 2006-2007 academic year, and who earned a…

This research study investigated student and institutional variables associated with timely degree completion of the associate degree by community college students. Along with increased community college enrollments, time to degree has also increased. Three years (150% time or six semesters) currently stands as the community college standard for…

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of prior learning assessment (PLA) in postsecondary degree completion for adult community college students at Mountwest Community and Technical College (MCTC). The study group consisted of 339 MCTC graduates, who applied PLA credits toward degree completion between the academic year 2006 and 2011.…

The appeal of concurrent enrollment programs is widespread in Iowa and throughout the United States. The fifteen Community Colleges in Iowa provide extensive opportunities for high school students to enroll in and successfully complete college credit courses while in high school. Accountability in all educational programs is increasing, concurrent…

This accountability report documents the time-to-degree of community college transfer students into the California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). It serves as a baseline measurement against which subsequent examinations can be compared. The Commission measured degree attainment of two separate groups of community…