Planning & Research External Resources

Scorecard
The purpose of the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard is to provide students and families with comprehensive, data-based information to help make informed decisions about higher education. The scorecard offers data on college costs, graduation rates, post-graduation earnings, student debt, and the diversity of the student body.

IES What Works!
The purpose of this clearinghouse is to be a central and trusted source for scientific evidence for policy makers as they make decisions to improve student outcomes. The site has reviews and summarizes research on education programs, products, and practices using rigorous standards to identify what works.

The Community College Research Center
The purpose of the Community College Research Center (CCRC) is to improve the effectiveness of two-year colleges and the success of their students by conducting and supporting research on community college practice and policy.

Community College Planning and Research Organization
CCPRO aims to advance institutional effectiveness, planning, assessment, accreditation, data analysis, and institutional research through collaboration, communication, and visionary leadership for North Carolina community colleges.