Parenting Students: Resilient, Engaged, and Underserved
Parenting students show strong academic commitment while balancing caregiving, work, and financial pressures.
Two Older Student Populations | Distinct Patterns, Distinct Needs
Students ages 25–49 and 50+ are often grouped as “non-traditional,” but their goals, engagement patterns, and responsibilities differ in meaningful ways.
Rural Students: Engaged Learners, Facing Transfer Barrier
Rural community college students are highly engaged in their learning but face unique barriers when pursuing transfer to a four-year institution.
Unmet Needs, Unmet Potential
Basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation significantly affect students’ ability to persist and succeed in college.
Understanding ESL Student Experiences in Community Colleges: National Findings
National data show that ESL students rely heavily on advising and engage actively in structured classroom learning while facing significant financial and work-related barriers.
Understanding ESL Student Experiences in Community Colleges: State of Texas Findings
ESL students place strong importance on advising and counseling while navigating greater financial, work, and caregiving pressures that can affect persistence.