Project and Research Briefs 

09/14/2007 - Research Brief - This brief reports the findings from the fourth Community and Lifestyle survey.

09/14/2007 - Research Brief - In 2006, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) surveyed member CEOs to gather information on CEO contracts and compensation.

09/18/2006 - Research Brief - Half of the 1999–2000 baccalaureate recipients in the United States attended a community college prior to obtaining the baccalaureate.

04/05/2006 - Project Brief - This report summarizes survey findings on the demographic characteristics, goals, and college experiences of the nation’s first-generation cc students who are enrolled in credit-bearing courses.

09/23/2005 - Research Brief - In 2004 AACC partnered with Phillip Blount & Associates, Inc. to design and administer a 26-question Web-based survey to explore various aspects of compensation (salary and benefits) packages.

10/13/2004 - Project Brief - The goals of this project is to build on established foundations to integrate service learning into the institutional climate of community colleges.

10/12/2004 - Research Brief - The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) periodically conducts a survey of community colleges to identify hot programs.

08/03/2004 - Research Brief - This brief examines administrator perspectives on institutional mission and priorities, while taking note of regional differences in perspectives.

11/15/2003 - Research Brief - The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) conducted a survey in 2003 to gauge the level of service learning involvement in community colleges across the nation.

11/01/2002 - Project Brief - With grants from AACC, technical assistance from mentors and other experts, and nurturing from a learning-community network, the Bridges colleges conducted an array of HIV prevention activities.

06/24/2002 - Research Brief - This research brief presents results of a 2001 study of community college presidents using George B. Vaughan’s Career and Lifestyle Survey (CLS).

06/24/2002 - Research Brief - This brief presents the results of a 2000 survey of CC senior administrators. The study examined career paths and the mechanisms administrators used to upgrade their skills and acquire additional knowledge and training.

05/10/2002 - Project Brief - TSP brings together two- and four-year institutions seeking solutions to the shortage of qualified science and math educators in elementary, middle, and secondary schools.

05/01/2002 - Research Brief - This brief explores research into the problems and prospects of the nursing profession and the role of community colleges in nursing education.

04/19/2002 - Research Brief - This Faces of the Future report focuses on the reasons credit students enroll in community colleges and the different characteristics of these students.

03/25/2002 - Research Brief - This brief provides highlights from a national survey of community colleges to identify their community programs and services.

03/18/2002 - Research Brief - In 1996 and 2000, AACC conducted national surveys concerning administration and leadership, curricular and co-curricular programs, health services, and community collaboration.

02/01/2002 - Research Brief - This research brief analyzes the institutionalization of service learning programs in 90 community colleges.

01/01/2002 - Project Brief - In 1997, the American Association of Community Colleges began a three-year grant project to increase the number, quality, and sustainability of service learning programs in community colleges nationwide.

11/06/2001 - Research Briefs - College presidents, senior administrators,and faculty leaders have been retiring at an alarming rate. The average age of people in these positions continues to increase.

10/02/2001 - Research Brief - Provides the results of a survey, conducted in 2000, of community colleges to identify their "hot programs."

06/25/2001 - Research Brief - This brief examines institutional policies and practices found in community colleges, covering such issues as assessment of college preparedness and placement..

05/01/2001 - Project Brief - An eight-page brief introducing AACC's third national grant project.

01/01/2001 - Research Brief - Provides highlights from a 2000 survey regarding community colleges’ involvement in international programs and services.

06/01/2000 - Project Brief - Program summaries and highlights for the third round of grants in the national Working Connections program.

05/01/2000 - Project Brief - This report discusses some of the preliminary findings in the areas of computer skills, student population, student growth in academic and workplace skills, and satisfaction with community colleges.

10/01/1999 - Project Brief - Third in RCCI series. Outlines effective approaches to team building. Focuses on the RCCI premise that a diverse, broad-based team is the best vehicle to lead efforts at colleges and in the community.

06/01/1999 - Project Brief - The program addresses the shortage of information technology workers by bringing people into IT training programs and providing focused training in IT careers.

06/01/1999 - Project Brief - The RCCI program challenges community colleges to become catalysts for change through two mutual and complementary goals: expanding access to higher education and fostering regional economic development.

06/01/1999 - Project Brief - Describes the service learning programs at 14 community colleges participating in a national grant program. Includes a list of print and Web-based resources.

01/01/1999 - Research Brief - This report highlights the role of mathematics in ATE programs, providing analysis and case studies.

10/01/1998 - Project Brief - Addresses economic development in areas surrounding rural community colleges. Includes overview of findings, effective local practices, challenges, and sample strategies for enhancing rural development.

06/01/1998 - Project Brief - Update of the Bridges to Healthy Communities project, which aims to help community colleges offer education and information programs and services that lead to prevention of HIV infection and other serious health problems.

06/01/1998 - Project Brief - Program summaries and highlights for the Working Connections Class of 2000, the first of three rounds of grantees in this national program. Includes electronic resources and a summary of the Working Connections program.

06/01/1998 - Project Brief - Program highlights, best-practice tools and services for the five Working Connections Mentor Colleges. Brief includes a list of electronic resources and a summary of the Working Connections program.

06/01/1998 - Research Brief- To determine the involvement of community colleges in the health of their students, AACC conducted a national survey in 1996.

01/01/1998 - Project Brief - The Rural Community College Initiative aims to help selected rural community colleges transform their local economies and increase educational access for disadvantaged people.