Meet ‘The Micro Prof’
He is called “The Micro Prof,” and for two weeks now he has provided detailed daily video updates for the public on the coronavirus pandemic, emerging as a calming voice in a time of uncertainty….
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A hold on commencements
College leaders are focused on converting their in-person classes to remote learning, but how to handle commencement is on their minds, too. A growing number of colleges are canceling or postponing their traditional graduation celebrations,…
Staying ADA compliant during the pandemic
Community colleges are facing myriad issues as they transition to virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Among them is how to ensure they stay compliant with federal regulations designed to ensure the needs of students…
Donating medical masks, gloves to hospitals
Community colleges are urged to donate respiratory masks, gloves and other protective equipment from their health-related classes to local hospitals and other healthcare facilities that are scrambling to find enough supplies in the face of…
Emergency response and ‘silver linings’
Responding to and managing a crisis is never easy, but community college leaders are prepared to address the myriad of issues that arise during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Jo Alice Blondin /…
Handling clinicals, apprenticeships and more
Community colleges across the country are shifting classes to online instruction in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but they’re finding more challenges in figuring what to do about nursing clinicals, apprenticeships and other hands-on programs….
Federal efforts pertaining to COVID-19
Congress and the Trump administration are working on legislation and guidance related to federal student aid and other issues affecting colleges and students as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Education Department (ED)…
Spring sports done for season
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), which includes 415 public two-year college members, has canceled its upcoming basketball championships as well as its spring sports season. NJCAA initially postponed the season until April 3…
Senate bill would ease rules on returning student aid
As many colleges and universities head into uncharted territory in addressing concerns over the coronavirus, Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to relieve students from paying back their Pell grants and student loans when college…
Coronavirus, community colleges and the equity gap
During the best of times, the differences between community college students and students at America’s private and public flagship universities are sizable and challenging. During crises, like the current coronavirus pandemic, they can be staggeringly…