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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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A dean and her son experience community college (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

A few months ago, a social media platform announced the 18-year anniversary of my community college employment. I began teaching English composition part-time at Montgomery College. Years later, I am amazed by the community college and department I serve. Social media is not always truthful, but this time it was.

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Jefferson to Preside Over Roxbury Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jefferson will become the 18th president of Roxbury Community College (RCC), effective July 1. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott for her exemplary leadership, which has positioned RCC to continue its vision of empowering the community with an education that matters,” he continued.

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Piedmont Community College Offers Taylor Swift Analysis Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Piedmont Community College will be offering a Taylor Swift course next year. Taylor Swift Scott Legato/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management file The course will be taught by Dr. David Townsend, dean of university transfer and general education and a self-proclaimed “life-long Swiftie.” She’s absolutely massive.”.

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Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College (PCC). Dr. Maria Pharr “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as next president of Pitt Community College and look forward to contributing to the college’s legacy of leadership excellence,” said Pharr. Pharr starts the role Aug.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, community colleges across the country saw a decline in enrollment for myriad reasons — financial, family, illness, lack of internet or inability to adapt to online learning. The purpose of community colleges is to increase access to higher education for the most vulnerable populations.”

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From Lone Star College Custodian to Dean

Inside Higher Ed

Reyna Gómez Tippetts says community colleges are “the gateway for education” and provide an opportunity “to help you get to the next step.” Earning a high school diploma, let alone a college degree, once seemed like an unattainable goal to Reyna Gómez Tippetts.

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