The right balance
Life in the new workplace means effectively supervising employees hailing from a variety of diverse backgrounds. As people are living and working longer than ever before, administrators also are learning to manage a mix of…
Academic programs
Dems’ 2019 jobs plan
House Democrats on Monday released an overview of their priories for the next Congress, and it’s peppered with buzz words to catch the attention of community college advocates, from stackable credentials and pathways, to dual…
Washington Watch: Adult ed’s links to work, income and more
Before the 1980s, a high school education was enough to provide middle class earnings for nearly two-thirds of Americans. Today, more than half of all jobs are viewed as “middle skill,” requiring at least a…
Expanding the research experience
Columbia State Community College in Tennessee has partnered with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Alliance (SEA) to broaden undergraduate research opportunities for students. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community…
A journey from Nebraska to Africa and back
It’s not unusual to hear about community college leaders meeting with schools, higher education institutions and government officials from around the globe. But one’s curiosity increases when it is a rural Nebraska community college that…
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…
Two-year college students can benefit from research projects
At a recent doctor’s appointment at Duke Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, I was asked to join a medical study. You know, the kind of research study that changes communities and industries and keeps Duke…
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…