Why choose a community college for a nursing degree?
Five years ago, my response to that question would have been much different than it is now. At that time, I was advising a family member and recommended that an associate degree program should be…
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New California law aims to ease community college transfers to UC, Cal StateLos Angeles TimesA number of new laws will significantly help community college students transfer into both California State and University of California campuses,…
Washington Watch: Evolving guidance on federal vaccination mandate
Community college leaders across the country are striving to optimize the health and safety of their campuses related to Covid. While much is being done voluntarily or guided by local and state governments, the federal…
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Second Chance Pell application deadlineBig textbooks savings through OER An affordable opportunity for local arts Second Chance Pell application deadline The application deadline is approaching for postsecondary institutions that want to participate in the U.S….
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What borrowers need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaulNational Public RadioThe U.S. Education Department says it will use its authority to give student loan borrowers a time-limited waiver — essentially relaxing several…
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CEO on the move Lisa Larson, who has served as president of Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) for the past five years, will join Education Design Lab (EDL) to work on community college-related projects. Her…
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Minnesota colleges see fewer students seeking law enforcement certificationsMinnPostAlexandria Technical & Community College, which has one of the largest law enforcement programs in Minnesota, has experienced a steady decline in the number of students who…
Answering the workforce call
When Anthony J. Iacono took over as president of County College of Morris (CCM) five years ago, he inherited a strong academic transfer school for students moving from high school to four-year colleges — and…
If you build it, will they come?
There is perhaps no perfect time for community colleges to build new facilities as the pandemic and other factors impact student enrollment. Fall 2020 admission at community colleges dropped 10% from a year earlier, according…
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More colleges want to join database collaborativeSanta Fe New MexicanTwo more New Mexico community colleges have announced interest in joining a partnership that aims to streamline administrative processes through the nonprofit Collaborative for Higher Education…