Four community colleges will receive 2021 IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) grants to help build and strengthen their study abroad programming. Centralia and Green River colleges in Washington, Northern Virginia Community…
A crisis reveals the strength of a leader. The past year has shown us this fact again and again as we have faced a global pandemic, economic devastation, and a racial and social justice uprising….
New CEOs James “Greg” Hodges will become the next president of Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) in Virginia. He has 17 years of higher education experience, most recently as vice president of academics and student…
President Joe Biden on Friday afternoon unveiled his fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request, which fleshes out some of the higher education highlights he announced in April, including increases for community colleges, Pell Grant awards,…
Whitmer proposes eliminating long-time school funding gapAssociated PressThe Michigan governor’s plan would boost spending on vocational and skilled trades programs, literacy coaches and provide a 2% funding increase for community colleges. Back to school: Interest…
Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) have introduced an amendment to pending legislation that would extend Pell Grant eligibility to students in qualifying short-term workforce education programs. The amendment (see p. 30) to…
Houston Community College (HCC) serves about 80,000 students annually. More than one-third need remediation. Most of those students are placed in co-requisite courses, which are college-level courses with developmental supports. There have been challenges with…
Below are articles related to AACC Digital, which is the American Association of Community Colleges‘ digital conference for 2021. Sessions ran each Wednesday and Thursday in May with special speakers and events. Exploring the value…
Commentary: A K-14 education system makes more sense — and may boost college enrollmentThe HillIt’s time to double down on initiatives among four-year colleges and universities that ease the transfer of community college credits, and…
With a focus on student success, diversity, safety, business growth and leadership, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) 2021 Awards of Excellence had a different vibe because of the categories’ direct relation to addressing…