Qualitative Research Reports

In an effort to better understand the issues addressed by Lone Star College System's Achieving the Dream Initiatives, a series of both district-wide and college-specific focus groups were held along with one-on-one interviews with students.  The reports and PowerPoint presentations included here provide an overview of findings from these qualitative research efforts.

District-wide Focus Group Results:
Date Conducted:  February 2007

Includes responses from successful DS math and English students and successful college-ready students in college-level math and English. 

Research Firm:  Creative Consumer Research 

Lone Star College-North Harris (NHC) Focus Group Results: 
Date Conducted:  February - March 2007

Includes interview responses from DS students who participated in the 2006 Summer Bridge. 

Researcher:  Dr. Vicki Bradley
 

Lone Star College-North Harris Summer Bridge Interviews Results:  Date Conducted:  Spring 2007

Includes responses from 1 student group, 2 faculty groups and 1 group of community stakeholders.

Researcher:  Dr. Vicki Bradley