Community College Policy Center - Community colleges are pivotal in meeting our nation's expanding needs for postsecondary education and access to advanced training and lifelong learning opportunities. As part of the Education Commission of the States, the Center for Community College Policy supports the creation of public policy that encourages the development of effective and innovative community colleges across the nation. ...

The Lumina Foundation - For those interested in expanding and improving postsecondary access, this Web site provides links to recent research and publications in three key areas: access, success and adult learners. It also provides news and updates regarding Lumina projects in the field of postsecondary participation. ...

The National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis - This Web site, presented by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS), features the most up-to-date data and information regarding postsecondary education. The section on “Participation” features the some of the most recent data relating to access, enrollment and participation issues for all 50 states, including maps, charts and key policy questions. ...

National Center on Public Policy and Higher Education - As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, this center prepares action-oriented analyses of pressing policy issues facing the states and the nation regarding opportunity and achievement in higher education, including two- and four-year, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit institutions. This site features multiple issues related to higher education, including finance and funding. Of particular interest is the “National Center Reports” section that covers topics ranging from recession, state-level funding of higher education and college affordability....

Pathways to College Network - An alliance of major foundations, nonprofit organizations, education institutions and the U.S. Department of Education are working together to improve college access and success for large numbers of underserved youth, including low-income, underrepresented minority and first-generation students. This site provides information on the network's goals, activities, partners and funders....