As the national debate about the prospect of free community college heats toward a boil, state and local College Promise programs continue to expand with a mix of public and private funding aimed to provide…
California’s San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) will use a grant of nearly $200,000 to enhance and expand services of its Veterans Resource Center (VRC). The grant comes from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. SBVC…
A lack of state resources for open-access public higher education institutions such as community colleges is, in part, contributing to an underrepresentation of qualifying minority students at selective public universities, according to a new report….
Using year-round Pell: About four out of five community colleges responding to a national survey say they have seen an increase in the number of students receiving Pell grants this summer compared to last summer….
College of DuPage in Illinois can increase access to its manufacturing technology program thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. The funds will help cover the tuition and fees for qualifying students….
The American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute includes a focus on institutional finance and fundraising as two of its top themes. Why? AACC President Walter Bumphus has said that…
State fiscal support for higher education has met sluggish growth recently, a trend that has community college leaders working to meet student needs despite a shrinking resource pool. Douglas J. Guthis a writer based in…
North Carolina recently distributed more than $1.8 million in Finish Line Grants to more than 30 community colleges across the state. Finish Line Grants are aimed at helping community college students who face unforeseen financial…
Editor’s note: This article is part of a bimonthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. Listening, teamwork, building a relationship and…
San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) can better support foster youth attending San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar Colleges thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. The colleges will…