Millions of students want to earn a bachelor’s degree tied to a good job but face barriers to traditional higher education was never designed to the degree. Community college baccalaureate or bachelor’s (CCB) degrees are changing that, and 24 states have now authorized community colleges to offer them. Yet state leaders seeking to expand or implement these programs often lack the evidence-based guidance they need. This playbook, organized as a series of briefs, fills that gap. Developed by researchers who have spent years working directly with community college practitioners, and informed by state leaders and nationally recognized scholars, it provides a research-grounded, action-oriented set of considerations and recommendations to planning and implementing CCB degrees that are affordable, accessible, equitable, and built to last.
Introduction
The State Leadership Playbook for Planning and Implementing CCB Degree Programs
Brief 1
The Basics: Key Community College Bachelor’s Degree Facts, Figures, and the National Landscape
Brief 2
The Affordability Advantage: How States Set (Affordable) Tuition and Fees for Community College Bachelor’s Degrees
Community College Bachelor’s Degree Research
High-quality research, and research-to-practice information on the scale, implementation, and outcomes of bachelor’s degrees offered by community colleges nationwide.