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New CEOs Brian Knetl will serve as the fifth president of Waubonsee Community College in Illinois. He is currently provost and executive vice president of academic and student Affairs at Grand Rapids Community College in…
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Tools help to understand, compare economic value of colleges Business group launches cybersecurity workforce initiative DOE grants for clean energy workforce development Georgia covers students’ GED exam fee Tools help to understand, compare economic value…
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Enrollment at Wisconsin technical colleges grows by more than 10%Wisconsin Public RadioAll of the state’s 16 technical colleges saw enrollment gains during the 2021-22 school year. Community college students can be especially squeezed by inflation….
A closer look at general studies degrees
Many students stop short of achieving their community and technical college associate degrees. There are many reasons, such as dropping out of college to work, raise a family, running out of personal funds and/or being unable…
Harper’s JEDI Faculty Fellows are a force for change
When you hear the word JEDI, you might think of lightsabers and a galaxy far, far away. But Harper College’s JEDI Faculty Fellowship isn’t focused on “the force,” but being a force for change. Harper’s…
Concern about inflation’s impact on enrollments
The threat of inflation pricing out more college students, especially those who attend community colleges, is an increasing concern for higher education leaders, according to a new report, which notes that administrators at two-year institutions…
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Some New Hampshire students who receive SNAP benefits can take free college courses for high-demand industriesWMURA pilot program starting next month will help some college students learn for free. It’s an expansion of the partnership…
DataPoints: The growth of credentials
The number of credentials being offered continues to increase, surpassing 1 million (1,076,358, to be exact), according to a new report. That’s 10% more than the nonprofit Credential Engine counted last year. The swath of…
DataPoints: Students’ college costs this year
Tuition and fees at community colleges this academic year average just above one-third (35%) that of in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions, according to the College Board’s annual report on trends in college…
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Kansas community colleges reaching a crossroadsKLC JournalKansas’ system for funding community colleges is hopelessly outdated. the state hasn’t paid its share for years. Community college students feel impact of inflation, look for ways to saveKHSBJohnson…