Academic programs

Reporter’s notebook

Senate bill would allow FIPSE to cover dual-enrollment costs Lack of ED guidance hampers SNAP outreach Senate bill would allow FIPSE to cover dual-enrollment costs Senate lawmakers have reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would broaden the…


An opportunity for research and more

Fifteen community college students were in the spotlight during Research Week at the University of the District Columbia Community College (UDC-CC) earlier this month. All of them are members of the Interdisciplinary Research Club that…


Certificate trend continues for undergrads

A new report released today shows that certificate programs continue to attract more undergraduates, indicating that many college students have a strong interest in short-term, lower-cost credentials that lead more quickly to job opportunities. For…


Linking credentials to earnings

A new report from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) takes an in-depth look at connecting credentials from community colleges with earnings, showing which types of degrees and certificates lead to good-paying jobs and careers…


Partnership program transforms students’ lives

Johnson Controls launched the Community College Partnership Program in 2021 and is on track to donate up to $15 million by the end of 2026. The program has provided 30 community colleges (so far) with…


Reporter’s notebook

ED looks to revamp several Title IV program regs SUNY to expand ASAP to other community colleges Construction training to help rebuild western North Carolina ED looks to revamp several Title IV program regs The…


Don’t let the AI race burn out your faculty innovators

Apple TV’s “most-watched show ever” wrapped up its second season recently, firmly establishing its status as a cultural phenomenon. “Severance” follows a small group of workers at a company called Lumon who choose to undergo…


Aviation programs take flight

Dallas College announced last week the launch of a new aviation maintenance technology (AMT) program, set to begin April 1. The Texas college is one of several community colleges launching or expanding programs to prepare…


Headlines

Florida lawmakers seek ‘transparency’ in higher education searches WUSF A Florida House panel has unanimously approved a bill that would repeal a law shielding information about presidential candidates from public disclosure. San Diego and Chula…


Students say industry-recognized certifications provide value

Community college students believe combining an academic degree with an industry-recognized certification expands their employment options, according to new research from CompTIA, Inc. A total of 462 community college students completed CompTIA’s student trends survey….