Massachusetts Senate leader calls for free community college
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 6, 2023
Karen Spilka, who's backed higher education investment, proposed the idea during the start of the legislative session Wednesday.
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Investing in Community Colleges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 5, 2024
It’s not an everyday occurrence when a community college leader gets a phone call telling them their institution will receive an influx of funding in the millions. when MacKenzie Scott, one of the richest women in the world, decided to make a major investment in community colleges.
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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 8, 2024
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.
Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) details mental health challenges that students face and how they can be better supported. Respondents held mixed impressions of whether their colleges placed a priority on mental health. Dr. Linda L.
New Ways to Support Community College Student Health
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. Let’s be real: it costs significant money and time to address this problem, and most community colleges lack both.
Thinking Beyond College Rankings
MindMax
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Cardona declared college rankings “a joke.” He made this bold statement in support of a broader point he presented in an article for The Chronicle of Higher Education : elite institutions “spend enormous resources to climb college rankings and compete for the most affluent, highest-scoring students.”
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HEER Funding Kept Community Colleges Open and Students Enrolled
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 15, 2024
Community colleges were able to persevere through the pandemic thanks to the emergency relief funding passed through Congress. That’s the conclusion of the latest research from the Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges Network at the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University.
ACCT Project Catalogs State Funding Models for Community Colleges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 31, 2024
A new project by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) explores how states fund community colleges based on the enrollment for their students. Bumphus “There is no national data set that reflects the true scope of community college enrollments and curriculum,” said Dr. Walter G. Dr. Walter G.
Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 4, 2024
It is this quality experience that learners courting and attending our community colleges expect to receive, and failure to provide will lead to continuous declines in enrollment and confidence in higher education. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.
Report: Increasing Numbers of Community Colleges are Offering Bachelor's Degrees
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 7, 2024
More community colleges in the U.S. are beginning to offer bachelor's degrees in addition to their usual offerings, and many of them serve minority populations, according to a recent report from The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and higher ed consulting firm Bragg & Associates Inc.
From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Why a CRM is Essential for Community College Recruitment
Liaison International
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Key Takeaways Community colleges face unique recruitment challenges that CRM systems address by streamlining workflows, centralizing data, and improving coordination. For community colleges, CRMs enhance student engagement through personalized, data-driven communication tailored to individual interests and enrollment stages.
Achieving the Dream Selects Community College Cohort for Rural-Serving Initiative
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2024
Achieving the Dream (ATD) has announced its selection of seven community colleges to participate in the second cohort of its Accelerating Equitable Outcomes initiative. Stout “America’s rural communities are integral to our nation’s economic and fiscal well-being,” said ATD President and CEO Dr. Karen A. Dr. Karen A.
Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 30, 2024
Education Northwest, an Oregon-based nonprofit organization promoting education for all, unveiled the results on Tuesday of a first-of-its kind, nine-year study of the partnership between Tacoma Community College (TCC) and the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA), called the College Housing Assistance Program (CHAP).
Fierce Advocate for Community College Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
As her days as president of Mott Community College (MCC) in Flint, Michigan, wind down, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea is pleased with the impact she and the college have made on the community. After building her reputation in student services, Walker-Griffea found a perfect fit in community colleges.
State Funding Models for Community Colleges Examined in New Brief
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has published a new brief that examines how states fund community colleges based on the enrollment for their students, including those pursuing credit-bearing degrees and certificates, non-credit workforce programs, and those enrolled via dual-enrollment programs.
No Increased Funding Proposed for New Jersey Community Colleges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 17, 2024
New Jersey Council of County Colleges members fear Gov. Phil Murphy is planning to cut about $20 million in state funding to community colleges. Aaron Fichtner, president of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, noted in an interview with NJ.com that the state has been generous in expanding student financial aid programs.
Community College District’s New Minimum Wage Nearly Double State’s Floor
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 24, 2024
The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) has boosted the minimum wage for all its permanent employees to $30.58 Edith Rangel is one of 250 permanent employees who will benefit from an increase in San Diego Community College District's minimum wage to $30.58. Previously, it was $22.13. Previously, it was $22.13.
Community colleges drive rebound in higher ed enrollment
University Business
AUGUST 21, 2024
College enrollment is bouncing back after a pandemic-era slump. Leading the way are the nation’s community colleges. That sector of higher education made up about 55% of the recent bump. But the students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree.
Jefferson to Preside Over Roxbury Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 4, 2024
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.
Report: Adult Community College Students Make Strides
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Adult community college students in degree-progressing English and math courses are nearing parity with their traditional-age student counterparts when it comes to course completion, according to a new report from California Competes. Empowering the 6.8
Community College Faculty-Led Teaching and Learning Hubs Improve Student Outcomes
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? North Carolina is the only state in the country doing this.
Howard Community College Partners with Power52 for Clean Energy Careers
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
Students who complete Power52's Energy Professional Training Program and solar curriculum may now transfer to a skilled building trades associate degree program at Howard Community College, thanks to a new articulation agreement with the Power52 Foundation. "We Howard Community College President Dr. Daria J.
Community College: The Right Path and the Right Foot
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 22, 2024
Community colleges have the ability to not only put students on the right path, but most importantly, ensure that students begin on the right foot. That right foot has so many implications, the first of which is the financial impact of attending a community college as the first step toward a bachelor ’ s degree.
Oakland University, Oakland Community College Pilot Student Housing Initiative
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2024
Oakland University (OU) and Oakland Community College (OCC) in Michigan, are launching a pilot program campus housing program to permit community college students to live on the university campus.
Prioritizing Mental Health Support in Community Colleges: Key Data from 2023
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The surveys collected responses from 61,085 students at 149 community colleges. The post Prioritizing Mental Health Support in Community Colleges: Key Data from 2023 appeared first on Higher Education Today.
Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 22, 2024
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.
Challenges for Higher Education: An Emerging Skills Shortage and Inequity in the Workforce
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2024
American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Dr. George R.
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Association Sanctions New College of Florida, Spartanburg Community College for Violations of Shared Governance
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
New College of Florida and Spartanburg Community College have been added to the American Association of University Professors ’ list of institutions sanctioned for substantial noncompliance with widely accepted standards of academic government. The report details the restructuring of New College of Florida led by Gov.
CSU Opens Up Access to Transfer Planner to All California Community College Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 11, 2024
Community college students in California will now have an easier time lining up their academic progress to transfer to a California State University (CSU) system school, now that CSU has opened up access to its recent Transfer Planner to even more students.
Partnership to Reopen Community College Campus Childcare Center
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2024
Howard Community College President Dr. Daria J. Willis has announced plans to reopen the college’s on-campus Children’s Learning Center in partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County. The college was awarded a $1 million grant in 2023 from the U.S.
SkillPointe Updates Help Community Colleges Bridge the Skills Gap
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2024
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and its technology platform, SkillPointe, have released an improved SkillPointe website to help students pursue in-demand skills while helping community colleges meet workforce demands. In fact, 35% of referrals from SkillPointe register in a program.
Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Mississippi Delta Community College has named Dr. Steven J. Jones as the tenth president of the college. Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. A native of Taylorsville, MS.,
Howard Community College Receives $2.5M from Famed Couple
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 11, 2024
million gift upon Howard Community College in support of programming and scholarships in its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) division. million gift upon Howard Community College to help support it science, technology, engineering, and mathematics division.
Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website. Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education.
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Alleged Payment to Lobbyist Latest in Fiscal Concerns for Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 17, 2024
Nassau Community College teachers have reportedly filed an ethics complaint against the college regarding allegations it paid $120,000 to a lobbying company supporting the construction of a Sands casino on Long Island, New York. Faren Siminoff, concerns are ongoing about the financial management of the community college.
Massachusetts Funds Free Community College Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 29, 2024
Maura Healey signed the state budget worth nearly $58 billion that includes free community college. Maura Healey “Massachusetts is the leader in innovation and education, the best place to raise your family or grow a business. Massachusetts Gov.
Drexel Offers Half-Off on Tuition Costs for Community College Grads
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 17, 2024
Drexel University is offering tuition at half the cost for students who have earned an associate degree from any accredited community college in the U.S. Now, the university is expanding the program to benefit community college graduates across the country. cumulative GPA.
President’s corner: Dr. Larry Johnson on leading one of the nation’s most successful community colleges
University Business
APRIL 12, 2024
Larry Johnson first encountered Stella and Charles Guttman Community College in 2015 as a dean at Broward College (Fla.) when he read the seminal book “Redesigning America’s Community Colleges: A Clearer Path to Student Success.” Johnson is no longer a distant admirer. .
Community ‘college deserts’ leave students stranded from higher education
University Business
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Experts are increasingly sounding the alarm on community “college deserts” that leave students without readily accessible higher education options. These college deserts, a lot of them, obviously, are more prevalent in rural areas, where you have a lot of space, and people are kind of distributed out.
How micro-credentials are spurring deeper collaboration between community college and employers
University Business
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
. “When aviation has a dip, we feel it,” says Jennifer Seymour, v ice president of general education and skilled trades at the Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, familiarly known as WSU Tech. This issue has also plagued some of higher ed’s micro-credentials offerings.
Iowa’s community college leaders could soon set their own state funding formula
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
An advancing bill would give the institutions flexibility amid a shifting higher education landscape, one proponent said.
Can Technology Help Community Colleges Avoid the Enrollment Cliff?
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 27, 2023
A defining moment for higher education in this country lurks just around the corner. The supply of college-eligible students may never recover — at least not for the next two decades or until birth rates rebound to levels not seen since the turn of the century — so the stakes for how institutions respond could not be higher.
Series Debunks Common Misperceptions of Community College Bachelor’s Degree
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 13, 2024
A new Data Points series is providing insights into the impacts of community college bachelor’s degree education and increasingly diverse populations and their career prospects.
Massachusetts Legislators Consider Universal Free Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 28, 2024
Free community college is part of a $58 billion budget recently approved by the Massachusetts State Senate for Fiscal Year 2025. Rodrigues “Tuition free Community College impacts individuals most in need and whom otherwise would not be afforded this opportunity,” said Sen. The proposed $117.5
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