Measuring Up Report Discontinued

The annual Measuring Up report by Pat Callan's National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education has been canceled according to a report in Inside Higher Ed.

Studies of For Profit Schools Lagging

This article in Inside Higher Ed discusses why little research has been conducted into for-profit colleges.

CCs help students with disabilities

Community College Times describes trends at colleges to serve students with disabilities.

CalPASS

Community College Times describes international interest in CalPASS, a system that tracks student data from K-12 through college.

PERT in Florida

Community College Times summarizes Florida's plans for a new test of high schools students' college readiness.

A Focus in California on Completion

Community College Times reports on a new California commission devoted to improving college completion. It features the following report on completion strategies. Chaffey College in Northern California offers an example of a program emphasizing a blend of student support services and academics.

Drop Out Rate Report

There's a new study on the high drop-out rates from community colleges. Here's an online article about it. The report is here.