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Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work NPR After the 2022 midterm election, a gap appeared to be shrinking on U.S. college campuses. The turnout rate for…
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Using the Richmond Fed’s way to measure student success
After seeing a presentation last fall by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for its new measure of community college completion, Kevin Walthers decided to apply it to the rural college he leads in California….
Washington Watch: ED releases accreditation ‘neg reg’ materials
In advance of the start of next week’s long-anticipated negotiated-rulemaking sessions (commonly referred to as “neg reg”) on accreditation, the Education Department (ED) has announced the negotiators and released draft regulations. The draft will be subject…
The Workforce Pell bar most programs won’t clear isn’t earnings
When Workforce Pell passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the policy conversation immediately turned to one question: will our programs pass the earnings test? The data has a clear answer. Yes….
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Ivy Tech says programs won’t change as state’s legally defined ‘workforce engine’ WFIU Ivy Tech Community College says students should not see any changes to their academic programs following the passage of Indiana Senate Enrolled…
House bill would authorize Strengthening Community College Training Grants Program
House Republicans on Monday afternoon introduced their bill to revamp the nation’s main workforce development law, which would, in part, authorize the Strengthening Community College Training Grants Program. Introduced by Education and Workforce Committee Chair…
Metallica Scholars Initiative set to expand again
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is accepting proposals for the next cohort of community colleges in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), a national workforce development program supported by the rock band Metallica. With…
Funding roundup
Ellen and Joe Checota and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) announced recently the launch of the largest scholarship program in MATC history. The Second Ellen & Joe Checota MATC Scholarship Program will provide $15 million…
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How higher ed would fare in Trump’s latest budget proposal Higher Ed Dive President Donald Trump proposed a fiscal 2027 budget on Friday that calls for eliminating three key educational access programs and $354 million…
From intent to credential: Converting student progress into workforce impact
Today’s priorities extend beyond enrollment growth to include credential completion, workforce alignment, adult learner re-engagement and return on investment. States and systems are increasingly measuring institutional success by how effectively colleges move students already in…