Broad coalition of support grows for California’s online community college idea
California Economy Reporting
A diverse coalition is building for Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to create a statewide online community college designed to serve workers who need more skills and credentials to move ahead but cannot access traditional college courses.
High demand = high pay for nurses
Higher Education Works Foundation (with video)
With a two-year associate degree, registered nurses might start at $20 to $21 an hour – but they can make $50 an hour or more depending on their skills and experience.
St. Louis Community College to build new nursing and health sciences facility
St. Louis Public Radio
Jeff Pittman, chancellor of the college, said the goal of the new facility is not only to create more space for students — some of whom are on a waiting list for certain programs within the department — but also to address the overall health care shortage in the region.
Colorado nursing shortage bill will become law, even though Hickenlooper derides its ‘mission creep’
Denver Post
Two-year institutions will be able to grant four-year nursing degrees, which the governor criticizes as duplication in higher education.
Grand Rapids Community College approves new security system
News & Observer
Grand Rapids Community College trustees have approved purchasing a new security system that officials say would let it start a lockdown with the press of a button.
Lt. Gov. Tracey Mann visits Pratt Community College, wants to get the word to students about the opportunities
Pratt Tribune
Getting the word out to students about the benefits of attending a community college is a priority for Kansas Lt. Gov. Tracey Mann.
