On a non-descript November afternoon 2018, our bustling Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) campus was rocked by news that wound up making national headlines and took us on a journey into the shadowy world of…
We all know that distance learning has been thrust into the higher education spotlight over the past three years, but as we continue to return to a more predictable blend of in-person and online teaching…
Commentary: How do community college students access online learning? New America Expanded broadband access does not necessarily equate to greater internet quality. Ongoing technological challenges continue to prevent students from succeeding on campuses. Pennsylvania Community…
Two new state reports show positive signs for community college enrollments: In Illinois, the growth appears to be across several types of programs, while in North Carolina the growth is in short-term workforce and continuing…
ED: FAFSA redesign delayed by two months Washington Post The Education Department said Tuesday it will launch the redesign of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in December, missing the annual October 1 release…
Upcoming events Enhance your leadership skillsThe next AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute (Roueche-FLI) and Future Presidents Institute (FPI) will take place June 1-3 in Washington, D.C. Roueche-FLI is designed for department chairs, deans,…
Last month, the Community College Research Center (CCRC) released a new study on work-based learning. Work-based courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on training from highly skilled practitioners in high-demand sectors like healthcare and information technology….
Using Perkins for CTE teachers House hearings this week DOL grant program focuses on youth, young adults Using Perkins for CTE teachers The U.S. Education Department has released guidance on using federal Perkins grants to…
College counselors can help steer high school students to community colleges, but there’s sometimes a disconnect between the counselors and the colleges. Angel B. Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, discusses…
Online, community colleges offer flexibility for non-traditional students Public News Service Students who study at community colleges or opt to learn online are getting educational opportunities they might otherwise miss, or perhaps could not afford…