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U.S. Department of Education. (2017, February 10). Community college facts at a glance. Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cclo/ccfacts.html
The U.S. Department of Education's document offers a statistical summary of American community colleges. It highlights essential statistical metrics regarding student enrollment, tuition fees, demographic composition, and results. The statistics underscore the significant part that community colleges have in granting higher education access, particularly for minority, economically disadvantaged, and first-generation students.

Galizio, L. A., & Boggs, G. R. (2022, February 28). The important history of community colleges. Diverse Issues in Higher Education. https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15288858/the-important-history-of-community-colleges
This article offers an insight into the beginnings and development of community colleges in the United States. It explores the expansion of higher education access, particularly for underserved communities, facilitated by community colleges through their inclusive admission policies and affordable tuition rates.

State University. (n.d.). Community colleges: The history of community colleges, the junior college and the research university, the community college mission. https://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1873/Community-Colleges.html
This article provides an in-depth overview of the history and evolution of community colleges in the United States. The article emphasizes the critical role these institutions play in expanding access to higher education.

Community College League of California. (2023). The California community college history project. https://ccleague.org/california-community-college-history-project#event-_1907
The Community College of California offers a detailed web-based reference that provides a portrayal of the past and advancement of community colleges in the state. The interactive chronological timeline showcases significant occurrences, laws, and societal elements that have shaped the development and transformation of California's community college network throughout the previous century.

Ricketts, G. (2009, July 23). Community colleges: A brief history. National Association of Honors. https://www.nas.org/blogs/article/community_colleges_a_brief_history
This article provides a brief yet all-encompassing synopsis of the history of community colleges in the United States. It narrates the origins of community colleges in the early 20th century and their swift growth catalyzed by the G.I. Bill and the population surge following World War II.

[College Support Network]. (2020, August 27). Everything you need to know about the California community colleges | College support network [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qL2IshoqVA
This helpful video provides an overview of the key benefits and features of the California Community College (CCC) system. (15m 16s)

[Seattle Colleges - International Programs]. (2019, January 4). What is a community college? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Nw-PISKI8
This short video provides a helpful introduction to community colleges for anyone considering their options after high school. The video gives viewers a quick but comprehensive overview of what a community college is. (2m 54s)