Academic programs

Early college paves way for young attorney

Before many of his peers finished their bachelor’s degrees, Zachary Eddy had already begun accelerating in his dream career as an attorney. Missy Richmanis a communications support specialist at Washington State Community College in Ohio.More…


Disaster mitigation through job training

Dealing with the fallout from both natural and man-made disasters is not something new for the administration, employees and students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). The college has dealt with those perils and…



Venturing into bachelor’s degrees

Three Ohio community colleges this week were approved to be the first in the state to offer select bachelor’s degrees. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts – Website


Adding up to success

Last June, AACC’s 21st Century Center featured a post about Butler Community College’s new math modules. The Kansas college split math classes into three modules within a 16-week timeframe. The modules launched in the fall,…


Teaming up on a unique instructional building

The largest community college and largest school district in New Mexico are splitting the $35 million cost for a new building on Central New Mexico Community College’s (CNM) Main Campus that will help more high…


The benefits of Pell grants for short-term programs

Allowing postsecondary students to use federal Pell grants for short-term certificate programs would be a win-win for colleges, students and employers, according to college advocates. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts -…


Helping communities thrive

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) plays a vital role in developing talent by working with community partners to provide students of all ages with strong pathways to careers or continued education, GRCC President Bill Pink…


Keeping students on course over the summer

Federal data indicate that Minnesota in 2014 ranked last in four-year graduation rates for Latino and American Indian students, second to last for African-American students and near the bottom for low-income students. Lisa Roneyis director…


Innovations proposed for early childhood education

Community colleges play a major role in educating early childhood educators but innovative strategies are needed to maximize that role. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website