Research

Summarizes the voices of adult learners on college affordability, and how institutions are responding.

Examines how community colleges are developing short-term, high-value credentials that lead to good jobs and careers.

Investigates how workforce boards are thriving in unprecedented times.

Research findings and a new framework for supporting institutional change.

Results of a national survey and interviews (“It’s a little stressful when I think of it…”) with never-enrolled adults on the factors that drive them to consider postsecondary education and the barriers to enrollment.

Results from a 72-institution targeted study of prior learning assessment and adult student outcomes.

Opportunity unrealized for some students despite the potential for improved credit completion.