CCRC studies community colleges because they have the potential to dramatically improve educational equity and social mobility in the United States. CCRC partners with community colleges across the country to investigate the roots of educational inequity and identify promising approaches to institutional improvement. Our goal is to provide every college leader, educator, and policymaker with the evidence they need to make decisions that promote student success. By conducting high-quality research, we aim to help community colleges enrich the lives of every student who passes through their doors, and in doing so, to promote a more just higher education system and a more just society. CCRC is an independent research organization funded entirely by grants from foundations, government agencies, and other organizations.
