Community colleges – especially colleges that are small or in rural areas – often lack the enrollment to justify offering high-cost programs. The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) is addressing that problem through collaboration. Ellie…
Pell grants have been a fixture of federal financial aid since the 1970s, helping about 8 million low-income students attend college each year. U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is now considering allowing students to use…
Associate degrees consistently and significantly increase the earnings of workers — even during major economic downturns — but certificates are less consistent in boosting earnings, according to a paper that culls research from eight states….
The Connectory and FabFems are two free resources that community college educators can use to encourage young people to pursue STEM knowledge and careers. Madeline PattonMadeline Patton is an education writer based in Ohio.More Posts
Bart Gledhill sees great potential for Advanced Technological Education (ATE) initiatives to help in STEM career recruitment efforts and highlight the science opportunities at two-year colleges by partnering with local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts…
Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI) in South Dakota is the 2017 Aspen Prize winner, after being a finalist for the award every time since the first winner was announced. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College…
Many community colleges that collaborate with secondary schools are reaping huge benefits, including helping students who are better prepared to succeed. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
MentorLinks grants include travel support for the faculty members selected as mentees to visit their mentor’s college. Madeline PattonMadeline Patton is an education writer based in Ohio.More Posts
Changing the culture of an institution is like turning the proverbial battleship. Madeline PattonMadeline Patton is an education writer based in Ohio.More Posts
A New Jersey community college has launched a teaching partnership with Princeton University (PU) that will provide a select group of doctoral students at the university the opportunity to learn about the college and to…