Republican leaders in the Senate Appropriations Committee this week released a draft funding bill for fiscal year 2020 that would freeze spending for most programs at current levels. Jim Hermesis associate vice president of government…
Developing and maintaining health sciences programs cannot be done in isolation. Western Technical College (Wisconsin) believes in community partnerships and collaboration. Diane Osterhaus Neefeis dean of general studies and former dean of health and public…
The House on Tuesday night passed bipartisan legislation that extends $255 million in funding for minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges. David Baimeis senior vice president for government relations and policy analysis…
Editor’s note: This article comes from the blog of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). It is reprinted with permission. “I’ve also made that big step in my life through education. Immersing myself down this…
Editor’s note: This article is part of a bimonthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR), an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. Andrea Hansteinis director of…
For many college students, overseas study is a transformative experience. A semester abroad opens new horizons on the world, fosters appreciation for new cultures and languages, and often provides opportunities for critical reflection on long-held…
The term “first responder” is generally applied to police, firefighters, paramedics and others who are first on the scene of an accident, natural disaster or other cataclysm. We owe an immense debt of gratitude to…
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 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…
Nineteen-year-old Nick Soultanian has been building his own personal computers since the ninth grade, and was adept in code by his senior year of high school. He’s currently preparing for his future career in San…