New Article in Community College Review

I recently co-authored a research article with one of my doctoral students exploring how disability course educational accomodations are facilitated by faculty in professional and vocational programs at community colleges. The site of analysis was a southern technical community college system. Participants noticed a deficiency in formal or professional preparedness to assist students with learning accommodations. They did not obtain training in their graduate degree or professional development as professors to gain knowledge of learning difficulties and student accommodations. The majority of faculty characterized their experiences of engagement with students requiring learning accommodations as open, understanding, accessible, and supportive, informed by their prior knowledge acquired in public school education, special education, or mental health prior to their roles as adjunct or full-time faculty at technical colleges. The study enhances current research by elucidating the importance of faculty training and understanding of disability identities in facilitating learning accommodations for non-traditional, highly transient students at community college or technical institutions. It is available online in the Community College Review.

Bell Major, T. & Sasso, P. A. (2025). Community technical college faculty experiences with professional and vocational students with learning accommodations in college transition. Community College Review. Advanced online publication.