About 80 transfer professionals met last week in Chicago as part of the Equity Transfer Initiative (ETI) to explore ways to improve equitable transfer on community college-to-university baccalaureate pathways. ETI is a two-year national initiative…
You’ve probably heard the saying that only death and taxes are certain. Maybe add having a 3M product at home, work or wherever you go to that list. Whether it’s the popular N95 mask, adhesives,…
Declining enrollments and low retention rates are issues plaguing many institutions, and there are no perfect solutions. There are just too many factors: diverse populations, family and work commitments, financial distress, lack of support, housing,…
Institutions can now apply for fiscal year 2022 grant funding from the U.S. Education Department (ED) for projects that support campus-based child care for low-income students through the Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools…
Uncertainty among recent graduates regarding whether their college credential or trade certification truly indicates that they have the skills employers seek could be swaying roughly half of them from even applying for entry-level jobs in…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is now accepting applications for the third round of its Strengthening Community Colleges Training (SCCT) grants, which provides $50 million in funding for community colleges to address equity gaps…
The Aspen Institute on Tuesday announced the 10 community colleges that are finalists for the $1 million Aspen Prize. The winner, finalists with distinction and possibly “rising stars” — if the jury decides there is…
In northeastern Minnesota, five separate community colleges have officially merged into one accredited college: Minnesota North College. Since 1999, the colleges – Hibbing, Itasca, Rainy River and Vermilion community colleges and Mesabi Range College –…
The Biden administration is considering canceling federal student loans on a broad basis. Reports state that a popular proposal would eliminate $10,000 of student debt for individuals making up to $150,000 per year. However, delays…
When the Blue Origin rocket launches on Saturday, two San Diego City College alumni will play a key role in the suborbital vehicle’s journey through space. Among the six astronauts aboard will be Katya Echazarreta,…