Research Services & Reports

Recognizing Women Trailblazers in Higher Education
During Women’s History Month, we honor several women trailblazers who fought to expand access to higher education.

New Partnership Aims to Increase Transfer and Completion Rates for Minority Students
To improve transfer rates amongst minority student groups, 3 associations have joined together in a partnership, called the Equity Transfer Initiative.

5 Ways to Transform Education and Improve Employment Opportunities
COVID-19 has had a negative impact on enrollment rates in 2020, which could be an early warning sign that the job market may not be able to fulfill the needs of high-demand positions. Anne M. Kress shares five important strategic levers for supporting Virginia’s students, the job market, and the economy.

March Schedule of Live Webinars
Check out the live webinars available from the Clearinghouse Academy in March 2021.

Latest Research Shows 6-Year College Completion Slows Down for Full-Time and Part-Time Students
The latest Yearly Success and Progress Rates report helps institutions and states better identify and inform effective intervention points to increase student success.

5 Ways to Help People Earn College Credentials for Better Jobs and Lives
Read the Lumina Foundation’s article to learn about five suggested actions to help students earn college credentials, including reaching out to the 36 million former students who have some college credits but no degree.

Workcred, Clearinghouse Partner to Link Certification Data with Degree and Employment Data
Learn why Workcred and the Clearinghouse are working to link certification data with degree and employment data.

COVID-19 Impact: First-Time Associate Degree Earners Decline to Lowest Level Since 2012-13
New report shows a looming completion challenge for community college students, as evidenced by the lowest number of associate degree earners in years.

New Study to Quantify Impact of College Closure on Student Persistence and Completion
The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, with generous funding provided by Arnold Ventures, are undertaking a new multiyear research endeavor to quantify the impacts of college closure on student persistence and completion.

2021: A New Year and a New Beginning for our Education System, Learners, and the Workforce
This year, with the deepest commitment we can make, we will further enable learners, institutions, and enterprises to move forward and rebuild in 2021.