Community colleges play a vital role in ensuring that America’s future workforce is both globally competitive and globally competent. Notably, in order to produce globally competent graduates, community colleges must first ensure that their faculty…
Congress has agreed to a 2,232-page, Fiscal year 2018 (FY18) omnibus appropriations bill that increases funding for nearly every program of significance to community colleges, many by substantial amounts. Jim Hermesis associate vice president of…
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday emphasized before House appropriators the department’s and administration’s efforts to broaden education and career opportunities through earn-and-learn programs, with a focus on apprenticeships. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by…
A group of former students defrauded by for-profit colleges is claiming in court that the U.S. Education Department (ED) illegally obtained and used their Social Security data to limit their student loan relief. Associated PressCopyright…
A bill that aims to ensure young, undocumented Maryland students referred to as “Dreamers” can pursue higher education by giving qualified individuals access to in-state tuition is advancing in the Maryland General Assembly. Associated PressCopyright…
When Richland College in Texas received a $3.25 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor in September 2014, the potential impact on local industry was…
Community college leaders and K-12 superintendents this week discussed the role K-12 systems and partnering community colleges can play in workforce and economic development. Matthew Dembickiis editor of Community College Daily.More Posts
As the Trump administration pushes ahead with its $1.5 trillion plan to modernize the nation’s infrastructure, U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta on Wednesday outlined the workforce development components of the plan, which include allowing students…
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) plays a vital role in developing talent by working with community partners to provide students of all ages with strong pathways to careers or continued education, GRCC President Bill Pink…
Missouri’s House budget leader on Wednesday said he’s trying to work out a deal to avoid Gov. Eric Greitens’ proposed cuts to higher education funding, if schools don’t raise tuition. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated…