Academic programs

Broadening pathways for nurses

In North Carolina, the community college and independent university and college systems have signed an agreement to streamline the process for registered nurses with associate degrees to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by…


Developing comprehensive support services

College access doesn’t equal college success. For many low-income students, there are various tripping points along the way that can cause them to stumble and drop out — and they’re not necessarily on the academic…


Advising is key to student engagement

Students who receive more advising are more engaged in college, according to a new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website



Hurricanes hasten need for tech program in Puerto Rico

The imperative for Universidad Metropolitana to start a full-fledged fiber optic technician education program was reinforced for Andrés Diaz González when he spent three hours on October 13, 2017, trying to find an internet connection…


N.M. bill would force students to apply to college

New Mexico’s high school juniors would have to apply to at least one college or commit to other post-high school plans as part of a proposed graduation requirement that would be the first statewide push…


Mich. colleges find success with pathways

Community colleges in Michigan have made significant progress in redesigning programs and services to help students succeed through the implementation of career pathways. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website


Biology class joins global search for new antibiotics

The process begins with dirt. A small sample will do. It doesn’t really matter where it’s from. Chris Yurkois the media relations manager at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts.More Posts – Website


Do what makes you happy

Stroll through Wallace State Community College programs like welding or nursing and it’s not unusual to stumble upon a student with an advanced degree who has returned to college. Russell Mooreis a staff writer at…


A homegrown approach to student success

Here in the Appalachian Mountains, we value independence. It’s our greatest strength and our greatest weakness. Jill Williamsis director of the Accountability in Student Learning Program (ASLP) at New River Community College in Virginia.More Posts