Senate Democrats this week voiced their opposition to a proposed rule allowing federal funding for new “industry-recognized apprenticeship programs” (IRAPs), which would run alongside federally registered apprenticeships. Matthew Dembickiis editor of Community College Daily and…
The chancellor of the California community college system is trying to ease concerns among immigrant students who are worried that receiving or applying for any student aid might affect their legal status in light of a…
Nursing education is entering a new, dynamic period. As a nursing educator and a leader at a community college for many years, the importance of a community college and the impact it plays is demonstrated…
The University of Alaska (UA) system and Alaska Gov. Michael Dunleavy have reached an agreement to cut state higher education funding at a lesser, but still burdensome, level than the governor previously planned. Ellie Ashfordis…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday published its final rule that expands the circumstances under which a non-citizen applying for permanent legal status and others may be deemed a “public charge,” and thus…
Apprenticeships were a focus for federal officials — including acting U.S. Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella — who last week updated the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors on various federal programs and…
The just-started congressional recess gives community college leaders a great opportunity to express to their national legislators community colleges’ national priorities. When members are at home, they generally have more time and can focus better…
Busy months ahead for appropriators The Senate on Thursday passed its budget agreement for the next two fiscal years (2020 and 2021), which will set top-line spending levels for defense and domestic programs and a…
The University of Alaska (UA) board of regents’ decision to consolidate the three universities in the system into one accredited institution could have a catastrophic impact on the system, including its associate degree-granting “community campuses.”…
A House bill to improve graduation rates at community colleges would aim to replicate across the country a successful City University of New York (CUNY) program. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of…