Scholarship

Publications

Peer-reviewed article under review: “Before they even apply: Usability of community college online admissions applications as a structural barrier to access.” Community College Journal of Research and Practice.

Bourne, T. S. (2026). Intake usability toolkit: A practical assessment guide for enrollment and student success professionals. Amazon KDP.

Bourne, T. S. (2026). Before they even apply: The hidden usability crisis shaping access in community colleges. Amazon KDP.

Stark, T. S. (2017). A statistical analysis examining the usability of community college online admissions applications (Doctoral dissertation, Morgan State University). ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

Stark, T. S. (2015, September 14). Leveraging analytics in community colleges. EDUCAUSE Review. EDUCAUSE.

Presentations

Bourne, T. S. (2026, April). Before they even log in: The hidden usability crisis facing first-year students. UMGC First Year Experience Faculty Symposium.

Stark, T. S., & Smith, K. M. (2019, October). Digital accessibility and usability in the online classroom. Maryland Consortium for Adjunct Faculty Professional Development.

Stark, T. S. (2018, March). I.T. is a fit: The demand for women in information technology (Keynote). Northern Virginia Community College Spring Break Tech Expo.

Stark, T. S. (2015, March). Community college websites: The initial pathway to academic success. NCBAA-NE.

I’m Dr. Treca Bourne

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