Caring for all creatures great and small
The demand for veterinary technicians is growing at a faster-than-average rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Becoming a vet tech is a good career choice for many; it pays a good salary,…
Academic programs
Continuing with Unfinished Business
Student data, dual enrollment, developmental education, student services and transferring to four-year institutions all tie into equity issues on college campuses and in the communities they serve, according to community college administrators who met on…
Establishing healthy collaborations
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…
Common threads in guided pathways
Early participants of the guided pathways model to improve student success have taken various approaches to develop and implement their efforts for whole-college redesign, but they do share some common elements, according to a new…
Survey supports success of tribal colleges
American Indian students who attend tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) enjoy significant benefits over American Indian students at other types of academic institutions, according to a new report. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College…
Census data inform community college research
U.S. Census data can be extremely and uniquely informative in performing research on community colleges and their populations to answer questions like how family income impacts student outcomes, or what’s the typical return-on-investment of a…
Increasing access to STEM bachelor’s degrees
Students who enroll in baccalaureate programs at community colleges in Washington state mirror the demographic profile that the programs intend to serve – those less able to access a four-year institution. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of…
AACC summit focuses on undergraduate research
To assist community colleges and other stakeholders in accelerating the value and impact of undergraduate research experiences in STEM education and workforce development, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) this fall will convene the…
CBE takes hold in Texas
Several community colleges in Texas are adopting competency-based education (CBE) as part of the Texas Affordable Baccalaureate (TAB) program. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
Fashion programs evolve along with industry
Fashion education programs at community colleges are evolving along with the industry by focusing more on technology, entrepreneurship, social media and sustainability. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website