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Just wanted to share a research-based op-ed I spotted today in Community College Daily by Dr. Elizabeth Meza, who was at our Fall BLC meeting (part of the research team working on the community college baccalaureate quality framework). Please feel free to click
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<b>Do community college bachelor's degrees pay off?</b></div>
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When I tell people I study the outcomes of bachelor’s degrees awarded by community colleges, I usually get a somewhat puzzled look. After a bit of explanation, the question usually boils down to: Does earning a bachelor’s degree at a community college pay off?
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