Senate Republicans continue to work through a bevy of political, policy and procedural hurdles to enact their version of the fiscal year 2025 budget reconciliation legislation ahead of a self-imposed July 4 deadline. The House…
What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps Texas Tribune Legislation approved this year is partly aimed at helping Texas meet its goal of helping 60% of working-age Texans get a…
Nobody likes feeling stuck in their career, says Howard Spearman, president of Rock Valley College (Illinois). In fact, Spearman’s dedication to creating succession pathways at Rock Valley is directly shaped by his own experiences, he…
Maine’s Free College Scholarship ends with the Class of 2025 graduates after state lawmakers declined to fund future graduating classes in the budget signed by the governor on Monday. The Free College Scholarship, which started…
CEO on the move Larry Johnson, Jr., will become the seventh president of Bronx Community College, effective July 14. He is currently president of Guttman Community College, a position he has held for four years….
A workforce gap among middle-skills workers — those with certificates and associate degrees — can present an opportunity to diversify workers and provide a pathway to good-paying jobs in growing fields, according to a new…
New findings from a survey of U.S. learners indicate that colleges may need to improve communication around credit requirements, transferability and alternative credentials to retain college students and bring back those who have stopped out…
Southwest Tennessee Community College looks to produce the next generation of creatives with a $500,000 grant from the Assisi Foundation of Memphis. The grant will support the Southwest Entertainment Production Initiative (SEPI), a capital improvement…
Fed cuts could undermine free community college Daily Hampshire Gazette If enacted, Pell Grant cuts approved by the U.S. House could upend free community college programs that are just getting started in Massachusetts and saddle…
As debates rage about the value of higher education and confidence continues to erode in the impact of higher education institutions, community colleges need to remind the public and policymakers of their mission and demonstrate…