Jonathan M. Turk
Jonathan M. Turk is assistant professor of higher education at Saint Louis University (MO). He previously was director of research at the American Council on Education.
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Erasing the Community College Stigma
ACE’s Jon Turk argues that community colleges are the solution to many of the challenges we face around higher education affordability, access, and success. But how do we convince students and families of their value?
Reducing Barriers to Transfer for Community College Students
While access to a high-quality and affordable college education is essential, access means little if students are unable to meet their educational goals once they arrive, writes Jon Turk. A new brief from ACE and Hobsons explores upward transfer—the movement from a community college to a four-year institution—for students who matriculate soon after high school.