Community College Review
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Research in Community College Education
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Student Success and Persistence:
Research focusing on factors influencing student success and retention rates, particularly among diverse populations, including first-generation college students, immigrant students, and those facing socio-economic challenges. - Transfer Pathways and Articulation:
Investigations into the pathways community college students take to transfer to four-year institutions, including barriers and facilitators in the transfer process. - Workforce Development and Economic Impact:
Studies exploring the role of community colleges in workforce development, aligning educational programs with labor market needs, and the economic implications of community college education. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Research addressing issues of racial equity, gender disparities, and the experiences of marginalized groups within the community college system. - Policy Analysis and Institutional Practices:
Examinations of policies affecting community colleges, including developmental education reforms, funding models, and institutional strategies for improving student outcomes. - Mental Health and Wellbeing:
Focus on the mental health challenges faced by community college students and the institutional support systems available to promote student wellbeing. - STEM Education and Engagement:
Research centered on the participation and success of community college students in STEM fields, including barriers to engagement and strategies to enhance retention in these disciplines.
Trending and Emerging
- Food Insecurity and Basic Needs:
An increasing number of articles are addressing food insecurity and other basic needs challenges faced by community college students, emphasizing the importance of holistic support systems to enhance student success. - Impact of COVID-19:
Research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on community college students, including shifts in learning modalities, mental health, and academic performance, is gaining traction as institutions adapt to new realities. - Community College Leadership and Faculty Roles:
Emerging studies are focusing on the roles of faculty and leadership in fostering student success and engagement, particularly in light of changing educational landscapes and institutional challenges. - Racial Equity and Social Justice:
There is a growing emphasis on racial equity and social justice within community college research, reflecting broader societal movements and the need for systemic change in educational practices and policies. - STEM Pathways for Underrepresented Groups:
A notable trend is the focus on enhancing STEM pathways for underrepresented groups, with studies exploring strategies to increase participation and success rates among diverse student populations. - Mental Health Support Systems:
Increasing attention is being paid to mental health support systems within community colleges, recognizing the critical role of mental health in student retention and academic performance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Developmental Education Models:
Research related to traditional developmental education practices is declining, as there is a shift toward more innovative and integrated approaches that emphasize student-centered learning and success. - General Community College Experiences:
Broad studies focusing solely on community college experiences without specific angles (such as demographic factors or academic pathways) are less frequent, indicating a trend toward more targeted research. - Purely Quantitative Assessments:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that rely solely on quantitative methods without qualitative insights, as the journal increasingly values mixed-methods approaches that capture the complexities of student experiences. - Non-Academic Student Life:
Research exploring non-academic aspects of community college life, such as social engagement and extracurricular activities, appears to be waning, possibly overshadowed by the pressing issues of academic success and equity.
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