Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Research Partner for Community College Excellence
The Center for the Study of Community Colleges has dedicated itself to advancing community college effectiveness and student success through rigorous research and policy analysis since 1974. As an independent, nonprofit research organization based in Los Angeles, we partner with national associations including ACCT, AAUP, and the League for Innovation to conduct impactful studies on leadership, governance, and institutional practices. Our work extends beyond scholarshipwe facilitate data-driven institutional improvement initiatives, administer grant programs with low indirect costs, and serve as the fiscal home for the Council for the Study of Community Colleges.Through the Community College Data Hub and our affiliated scholars program, we amplify access to critical research while fostering collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. Our commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and stakeholder engagement positions us as a trusted leader in strengthening the community college landscape nationwide.
Services
National Research Partnerships
Institutional Improvement Initiatives
Data Hub Collaboration
Scholar-Practitioner Programs
Policy Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have conducted community college research partnerships since 1974
- Our low indirect cost rate maximizes grant funding for institutional improvement
- We maintain the Community College Data Hub with ICPSR and NC State University
- Our affiliated scholars program engages emerging and established education researchers
- We collaborate with AAUP, ACCT, and the League for Innovation on national initiatives
Services
National Research Partnerships
The Center partners with community college organizations to conduct national research on leadership and policy. We facilitate investigations through collaborations with ACCT, AAUP, and the League for Innovation. Our partnerships produce actionable insights that directly improve institutional practices across the United States.
Data Hub Collaboration
Developing and maintaining the Community College Data Hub with NC State University and ICPSR provides scholars with critical datasets. This resource supports research on student outcomes, faculty practices, and institutional effectiveness. We ensure researchers have access to comprehensive, standardized data for evidence-based decision making.
Institutional Improvement Initiatives
Administering multi-college institutional improvement projects with direct implementation and advisory roles. Our low indirect cost rate maximizes funding allocation for campus-level enhancements. We coordinate grant distribution across institutions while ensuring compliance and accountability standards.
Scholar-Practitioner Programs
Engaging emerging and established scholars through our affiliated scholars program fosters leadership development. We create opportunities for collaborative research projects that bridge academic inquiry with practical implementation in community college settings nationwide.
Policy Analysis
Conducting policy research that examines community college governance structures and decision-making processes. Our studies inform best practices for board operations, shared governance, and civic engagement programs that strengthen institutional effectiveness.
Questions
What is the Center's primary focus?
We specialize in community college research, policy analysis, and institutional improvement initiatives across the United States.
How does the Center collaborate with colleges?
We partner with national organizations like ACCT, AAUP, and the League for Innovation on research-to-practice projects.
How can institutions access grant funding through the Center?
Our low indirect cost rate allows us to administer multi-institution grants efficiently for institutional improvement programs.
Does the Center maintain research data resources?
Yes, we co-sponsor the Community College Data Hub with NC State University and ICPSR for scholarly access.
How does the Center support researchers?
Our affiliated scholars program develops emerging researchers through mentorship and collaborative project opportunities.
Where is the Center located?
Our headquarters are in Los Angeles, California, with national program reach across community colleges.
