Academic programs

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


Pathways for the undecided

Building clear pathways for students has been a focus of many community colleges for the past few years. The American Association of Community Colleges’ Pathways Project and Pathways 2.0 involve more than 40 colleges. State…


The ‘first voice’ for at-risk students

Suanne Roueche, half of a legendary husband-and-wife team that for more than 40 years has helped shape the community college movement, passed away on December 24. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of…


Raising giant freshwater prawns — in the desert

Students at Mesa Community College (MCC) in Arizona are working diligently to raise giant freshwater prawns in several carefully constructed aquaponic systems in the college’s Center for Urban Agriculture. Sally Mesaroshis a writer in media relations/institutional…


Teaching experiences for Princeton doctoral students

Last spring, two Princeton University doctoral students spent the semester at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) becoming acquainted with the college and its students as they prepared to teach there in the fall. Wendy Humphreyis…


College degrees that lead to jobs

Dismissive attitudes toward higher education have won new attention recently, with some politicians arguing that college degrees are no longer necessary or not worth the investment. AACC StaffMore Posts – Website