New Jersey lawmakers have reservations about Murphy’s free community college proposal
wbgo.org
New Jersey lawmakers have some concerns about the $50 million Gov. Phil Murphy wants for a multi-year program to make community college tuition-free.
What community college leaders think about enrollment, completion and presidential pipeline
Inside Higher Ed
Enrollment concerns and finances remain the biggest challenges community college presidents say they face, according to a new survey.
Ojakian tells legislators tuition could double at community colleges
Hartford Courant
Without savings from a community college consolidation, tuition to schools could as much as double to balance the budget, Mark Ojakian, the leader of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system said in a letter sent to state legislators.
Commentary: Community college a path to a better job
Albuquerque Journal
In New Mexico, college enrollment declines come at a time when more companies are hiring individuals with postsecondary credentials like certificates and two-year degrees, writes Renay M. Scott, president of Doña Ana Community College.
Commentary: Why I chose community college — and why I wish I had chosen one sooner
State Journal-Register
Small class sizes, supportive faculty who see teaching as their life’s calling (not as a distraction from research) and affordable tuition would have made my first years of college much more productive, says Vern Lindquist, vice president of academic services at Lincoln Land Community College.
