Overall undergraduate enrollment continued to decline by -1.1% this fall compared to 2021, but community colleges were unique in seeing an increase among freshmen, according to the latest research by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)…
Texas commission recommends tying community colleges’ state funding to their performanceTexas TribuneA commission charged by the Texas Legislature to suggest new ways of financing the state’s community colleges unanimously approved its recommendation this week that…
Addressing challenges with early alert systemsHouston college’s fashion archive joins Google platform Addressing challenges with early alert systems Many higher education institutions — including community colleges — use early alert systems (EAS) to flag students…
Many community colleges now offer some type of program to help students who struggle with food insecurity, from opening simple food pantries on campuses to more sophisticated efforts, such as free breakfast and farmers markets….
CCP’s new technology center aims to help more students of colorChalkbeat PhiladelphiaThe new $40 million Career and Advanced Technology Center at Community College of Philadelphia, which opened in August, has dramatically increased opportunities for students…
Upcoming events Submit abstracts for AACC AnnualAACC has opened the call for abstracts (formerly known as the call for proposals) for AACC Annual. This is your opportunity to share with other practitioners the innovations that…
“One of the hardest things to deal with in this type of crisis is being able to go the distance.” — Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel As a college president, I am used to being both…
Some states and community colleges offer free skilled trades coursesNPRThere isn’t much federal aid for students who want to learn skilled trades, but some states and community colleges now offer free courses. Commentary: One-stop centers:…
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) and its partners will use a $2.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase the number of community health workers in west Michigan. GRCC…
The more polarized American politics become, the more challenging it becomes for institutional leaders of all stripes to maintain a balanced approach and not get crosswise with anyone. Community college leaders are no exception to…