Academic programs

Looking outside the sector

As more community college presidents head toward retirement, an increasing number of leaders from outside the sector are expressing interest in the CEO positions at two-year colleges. Tabitha WhissemoreTabitha Whissemore is a contributor to Community…



Ohio higher ed leaders form regional compact

Nine public colleges and universities in northeast Ohio have teamed up to create a consortium agreement to improve efficiency and effectiveness, strengthen educational offerings, provide collaborative pathways to degrees and support the region’s workforce. John…


A new innovation, ed hub in Michigan

Michigan’s Delta College is planning a new $7.4-million campus building under a partnership with Dow Chemical and the University of Michigan (UM). Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts -…


A good start for Calif. baccalaureate programs

When West Los Angeles College student Deanna Graves earlier this month shifted the tassel of her graduation cap indicating her achievement of a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, she joined 135 students statewide in becoming…


Free tuition for all recent high school grads

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) on Monday announced a major expansion of its tuition-free program known as the San Diego Promise, making all recent high school graduates who are first-time, full-time students eligible…


Fostering a culture for STEM entrepreneurs

The National Science Foundation’s Community College Innovation Challenge is a big deal for Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) in Colorado. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website




Cardiovascular tech students find rewarding careers

Abigail Aguillon was born with a heart defect. And, although it’s not a requirement, the empathy that she imparts to patients who have similar heart ailments gives her an inside track on their care. Debra…