Exploring Transfer: A window into possibilities
“Every time I think of ET, I tear up. It was my way into a life that I didn’t know could exist. My life was never the same after that.” Millie participated in Vassar College’s…
Campus Issues
Women in leadership
In March, CC Daily focuses on women leaders at community colleges to celebrate Women’s History Month. Learn about their stories and what they are doing to make a difference in their communities and the lives…
Funding roundup
Amarillo College has received a $2.5 million donation from one of its most consistent benefactors, Amarillo National Bank (ANB). The gift significantly boosts ANB’s contributions to the Texas college’s $45-million Badger Bold comprehensive campaign, which…
A snapshot of resilience and excellence
A new American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) report summarizes the challenges that community colleges faced during the Covid pandemic as well as their responses. It covers a broad area, including enrollment declines, the equity…
Headlines
Editorial: Head Start centers in community colleges can change the child-care equation Washington Post The program comes at no cost to those who qualify, and for any center to operate, it must also secure a…
Getting to the top while being true to yourself
When I started thinking about becoming a president, I attended a leadership seminar where the keynote speaker provided words of wisdom and caution for those of us eager to advance into the role. “It is…
Snapshots
A few photos from colleges that are members of the American Association of Community Colleges. (Send your photos to the editor.) Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann (center) guides First Lady Dr. Jill Biden…
Headlines
There’s a quicker, cheaper way to go to college, but fewer students are trying it CNBC Starting in community college and then transferring to a four-year school is a proven pathway to getting a degree…
Dog saliva and DNA
In-person visits to two California community college biotechnician programs significantly influenced the expansion of a Nebraska community college’s biotech program. Those visits — and the on-site visit of a mentor to Southeast Community College’s campus…
Reporter’s notebook
ED to use secret shoppers The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced on Tuesday that it will use “secret shoppers” to help make sure colleges are adhering to rules governing federal student aid programs. Secret shoppers…