CCCSE was established in 2001 at The University of Texas at Austin to help community colleges improve educational quality through a deeper understanding of the student experience.
Growing to Meet the Needs of Colleges
What began as a single survey initiative has grown into a national effort supporting hundreds of institutions through:
- Multiple survey instruments
- National research and reports
- Tools and resources for applying data
- Professional learning for faculty and staff
CCCSE’s First 20 Years
Explore the milestones, reflections, and voices that tell the story of CCCSE’s first two decades and the people who helped shape its work.
A New Chapter: Expanding Our Impact
In 2025, CCCSE expanded its work through the integration of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development, or NISOD.
This integration strengthens our ability to support colleges across the full journey, from understanding the student experience to engaging faculty and staff and turning insight into action.