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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

As community colleges across the United States struggle with declining retention rates, it has become increasingly clear that institutional focus should not be limited to numbers alone. Recommendations for Practice While data is still essential, community colleges should balance it with creating solid student relationships.

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European and US institutions partner with Meta to embrace VR

The PIE News

Participating institutions will be able to deliver live classes remotely, in an immersive environment that mirrors their physical campuses. Participating institutions will be expected to provide feedback as Meta works to transform the way institutions teach through metaverse technologies.

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Why Community Colleges Are Smart Choices for Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2022, student leaders launched a campaign to challenge the long-standing stigma associated with attending community colleges. To overcome negative stereotypes, the CCSmart advocacy campaign tells the stories of students’ educational journeys and the positive impact community colleges had on their lives.

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Lumina Releases New Long-Term Goal and Strategic Plan for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Babette Audant, assistant vice president of institutional effectiveness, research and assessment and dean of academic affairs at Hostos Community College in New York City, who noted that many community college employees are already working toward these goals.

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How can an 8-week term improve community college student success rates?

University Business

Community college students find themselves running into the same obstacles time and again on their way to credential completion: costs, blocked academic pathways and competing life priorities. Alamo Colleges is taking a gradual, phased approach in implementing the eight-week term. appeared first on University Business.

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Community College of Baltimore County Receives $75,000 to Improve Outcomes for Male Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has received $75,000 to increase retention, completion, and transfer success for male students of color. We want to change that narrative reinforcing that they are capable and qualified to participate in Honors courses and create an environment within Honors which makes them feel welcomed.”