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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…
Leadership: A social process of direction, alignment & commitment
Sponsored content INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP For eons, people have studied the concept of leadership, striving to unlock the key ingredient — that unique skill that positions individuals to advance their teams. But here’s the secret:…
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‘Economics should not be a barrier’: Community colleges use federal funds to attract, retain studentsBoston GlobeWhen Iseline Mendoza needed help meeting her housing costs this summer, she turned to what might seem an unlikely place…
Embracing workforce development
We may not agree on much, but everyone agrees on the critical importance of equipping hardworking Americans with the education, technical training, and much-needed skills to succeed in the workplace and help our economy do…
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The importance of $3.5T rebuilding plan for community collegesUniversity BusinessThe investment in two-year institutions is critical to provide both a safety net and career path opportunities for students. Community College of Aurora launches program to…
A local long-term commitment to free college
A foundation in rural southern Virginia is pledging $10.3 million to ensure new high school graduates in the area can attend the local community college free of charge. The Harvest Foundation on Thursday announced the…