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Carr, F., Crowley, A., Adkins, C., & García, L. (2026). From the field: Treating student parents as partners. The Edu Ledger. https://utexas.box.com/v/from-the-field-student-parents

Pollard, D. (2026). The Missing Link in the Talent Pipeline: Why Student Voices Matter. The Edu Ledger. https://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/article/15819977/the-missing-link-in-the-talent-pipeline-why-student-voices-matter

The Community College Student Experience Through the Lens of CCCSE Findings. New Directions for Community Colleges. Winter 2025

The University of Texas at Austin College of Education (2025). Research, Impact and Achievements: November 2025. https://education.utexas.edu/news/2025/11/04/research-impact-achievements-november-2025/

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2025). Roueche Center Forum: Mind the Gap: The AI Divide in Community Colleges. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. https://www.theeduledger.com/ai/article/15754685/mind-the-gap-the-ai-divide-in-community-colleges 

Adkins, C., Manapat, P. García, L., & Bohlig, E. M. (2025). The varied nature of the dual enrollment student experience. Educational Considerations, 50(2). 1–16. https://doi.org/10.4148/0146-9282.242

Yu, H., McKinney, L., Burridge, A., & Hernández, S. H. (2024). How first-year academic momentum influences transfer outcomes among different racial and ethnic groups. Research in Higher Education, 65(7), 1461–1490. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11162-024-09803-9

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2024). The Time to Talk With Students About Transfer Is Now. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. https://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15683435/the-time-to-talk-with-students-about-transfer-is-now

Adkins, C., García, L., & Noonan-Terry, C. (2023). Roueche Center Forum: What We’re Learning About the Dual Enrollment Student Experience. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. https://www.theeduledger.com/from-the-magazine/article/15546474/what-were-learning-about-the-dual-enrollment-student-experience 

García, L. (2023). Turning points: My journey to lead CCCSE in today’s evolving world. In J. Burmicky & C. Hartman (Eds.), Equity-driven and social justice-oriented leadership. New Directions for Community Colleges, 202, 209–218. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 10.1002/cc.20580

Dika, S. L., Wang, Y., D’Amico, M. M., Serrata, C., & Bohlig, E. M. (2023). A critical examination of perceptions of supportive institutional environment among transfer-seeking community college students. Community College Journal of Research and Practice. 10.1080/10668926.2023.2215202

Adkins, C., & García, L. L. (2023). Dual enrollment in community colleges: The importance of understanding the student experience. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 55(2), 20–27. 10.1080/00091383.2023.2182059

Yu, H., Bohlig, E. M., & Zhang, Y. L. (2023). A longitudinal examination: association between part-time faculty and student academic achievement at public two-year colleges. Studies in Higher Education, 48(6), 829-844. 10.1080/03075079.2023.2172152

Morris, P. A., Deickman, J., McIntyre, K., Roberts, V., & Bohlig, E. M. (2023) Engagement and withdrawal for community college student veterans. Community College Journal of Research and Practice. 10.1080/10668926.2023.2189180

Dika, S. L., Wang, Y., D’Amico, M. M., & Bohlig, E. M. (2023). The role of identities and engagement in the intent to transfer among North Carolina community college students. North Carolina Community College Journal of Teaching Innovation, 2(1), 37–49.

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2022). Roueche Center Forum: CCCSE at 20 years: What We’ve Learned and Where We’re Headed. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=6407&i=760821&p=30&bt_field_name%5B%5D=utm_campaign&bt_field_name%5B%5D=utm_medium&bt_field_name%5B%5D=utm_source&bt_field_value%5B%5D=5882&bt_field_value%5B%5D=email&bt_field_value%5B%5D=Eloqua&utm_campaign=5882&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&ver=html5 

Bohlig, E.M., & Yu, H. (2022). Academic mindset: A recipe for student learning and engagement at community colleges. In W.S. Rolph (Ed.), Students’ attitudes towards learning and education (pp. 111-138). Nova Science Publishers. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360011585_Academic_Mindset_A_Recipe_for_Student_Learning_and_Engagement_at_Community_College

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2021). CCCSE Reflects on ‘Aha’ Moments: Issues of Equity. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. https://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15281979/center-for-community-college-student-engagement-reflects-on-aha-moments-issues-of-equity 

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2021). Roueche Center Forum: Center for Community College Student Engagement Celebrates 20 Years. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. https://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15114669/roueche-center-forum-community-college-survey-of-student-engagement-celebrates-20-years 

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2021). What Community College Students Tell Us About Transfer. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/tackling-transfer/what-community-college-students-tell-us-about-transfer 

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2021). Roueche Center Forum: Involving All Faculty in the Guided Pathways Work is Key. Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. https://diverseeducation.com/article/214260/ 

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2021). The Importance of Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Attracting and Retaining Community College Students. Perspectives: Community College Leadership for the 21st Century. https://cccse.org/sites/default/files/Perspectives-April_2021.pdf#page=3 

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2021). Why the Work of Guided Pathways Is Valuable for Students. The EvoLLLution. https://www.cccse.org/sites/default/files/Why-the-Work-of-Guided-Pathways-Is-Valuable-for-Students.pdf 

Adkins, C., & García, L. (2020). In Challenging Times, Relationships Keep Students Engaged in College Learning. Ed Surge. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-12-24-in-challenging-times-relationships-keep-students-engaged-in-college-learning. 

CCCSE. (2020). The Impact of Student Enrollment on Guided Pathways. NISOD Innovation Abstracts. https://www.nisod.org/archive_files/abstracts/pdf/XLII_40.pdf 

García, L., Adkins, C., & Bohlig, M. (2020). Deepening Connections with Students in a COVID-19 World. Association of American Colleges & Universities: Liberal Education Blog. https://www.aacu.org/article/deepening-connections-with-students-in-a-covid-19-world 

Adkins, C., García, L., & Bohlig, M. (2020). The Early Impacts of COVID-19 on the Community College Student Experience. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. https://diverseeducation.com/article/183750/ 

CCCSE. (2020). The Role of Faculty in Incorporating Academic Mindset. NISOD Innovation Abstracts. https://www.nisod.org/archive_files/abstracts/pdf/XLII_6.pdf 

Waiwaiole, E., García, L., & Noonan-Terry, C. (2019). Guided Pathways Reform. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2019/06/19/top-five-questions-ask-when-redesigning-advising-pathways-programs-opinion 

Bohlig, M., Bullock, C., Garza, M., Hartman, C., Lovseth, K., & Yu, H. (2018). Developmental Education and Community College Student Success: Are the Odds Ever in Their Favor? Texas Education Review. https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/64981 

Waiwaiole, E., & Elston, D. (2018). One Question: Can You Attend Full-Time, One Time? Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00091383.2017.1398998 

Waiwaiole, E., Kinzie, J., & Brown, S. (2016). Engaging Latino Students for Transfer and Completion. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. http://diverseeducation.com/article/83069/