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Investigating 10-Year Trends of Learning Outcomes at Community Colleges Investigating Ten-Year Trends of Learning Outcomes at Community Colleges EPP ESL

Author(s):
Liu, Ou Lydia; Roohr, Katrina Crotts
Publication Year:
2013
Report Number:
RR-13-34
Source:
ETS Research Report
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
45
Subject/Key Words:
Community College Students, Higher Education, ETS Proficiency Profile (EPP), Learning Outcomes, Gender Differences, Racial and Ethnic Differences, Reading Skills, Writing Skills, Mathematics Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Abstract

Prevalent ethnic minority and English as a second language (ESL) gaps were noted but gaps between ESL and non-ESL students and between Hispanic and White students were decreasing. Additionally, Asian students at community colleges showed an overall decline in performance. Findings from this study provide significant implications for community college leaders, researchers, and policymakers.

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