Newsmakers
Retirement announcements Barbara Gaba, president of Atlantic Cape Community College, has announced her plans to retire on June 30, 2026. She has led the New Jersey college for nearly nine years over her 40-year career…
Campus Issues
In retirement, a naval officer finds new passion: cars
Rick Verhaagen isn’t interested in a quiet retirement. A retired Naval Submarine Officer who served his country for 24 years, Verhaagen’s impressive career has taken him from the engine rooms of aircraft carriers and nuclear…
Headlines
Commentary: Remember your why: Community colleges are America’s most powerful engine for opportunity and renewal The Evolllution Community colleges have always served as drivers of opportunity and mobility for students, and that mission has only…
Headlines
How to lead through change with intention Mission Forward with Carrie Fox (podcast) A conversation with AACC President and CEO DeRionne Pollard is a reminder that leadership begins with memory, intention and connection — long…
Leadership as a landscape
This past August marked 38 continuous years of my connection with the Contra Costa Community College District. I have served in nearly every capacity – from college student and student employee to part-time hourly staff…
Headlines
Long Beach City College is pioneering accelerated 8-week classes Long Beach Post In recent years, the California college has significantly expanded its accelerated 8-week courses and seen tremendous success, particularly among Black students and adult…
Rolling up the sleeves on Workforce Pell
Since Congress approved the Workforce Pell program this summer, stakeholders have been mulling how to implement it. To help inform those discussions — which are happening at the national, state and campus levels — the…
Reporter’s notebook
White House roundtable on higher ed House member seeks review of NJCAA policy on trans athletes ED’s new acting COO of student aid White House roundtable on higher ed The White House on Wednesday held…
CTE in dual enrollment, degree apprenticeships
A House hearing on Wednesday focused on high school career and technical education (CTE) programs included discussions about dual enrollment and “degree apprenticeships” at community colleges. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-California), chair of the House Subcommittee…
Washington Watch: Update on new IPEDS survey requirements
The U.S. Education Department’s new IPEDS admissions survey will exclude most two-year colleges, but it’s unclear if community colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees would remain on the hook for new reporting requirements. The Education Department…