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Rural Serving Community Colleges

March 12, 2026

Equity in Action: Pathways Research, Strategy, and Practice Brief Series

Title: Rural Serving Community Colleges: The Cornerstones for Promoting Equity in Postsecondary Education Enrollment, Retention, and Attainment

Authors: Darris Means (Clemson University) and Rachael Stowe

Publication Date: Fall 2024

Featured Excerpt: “Rural Serving Community Colleges play a critical role in promoting equity in the United States by providing postsecondary education, social, and economic opportunities in rural regions….policymakers and educational leaders must rethink how they support RSCCs so they can serve as cornerstones for advancing postsecondary education opportunity for rural students.”


About the Series

The Equity in Action Research and Strategy Brief Series aims to explore and feature key issues, plans for action,
and practices that advance and inclusion within P-20 education. These briefs seek to address persistent disparities in student opportunities and outcomes.

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