Academic programs

Reporter’s notebook

Big growth in apprenticeships in North Carolina New apprenticeship program with Kraft Heinz Gauging civic learning in curriculum Big growth in apprenticeships in North Carolina North Carolina saw a 45% increase in registered apprentice enrollments…


Peer mentor program strengthens transfer efforts

Peer mentor Jeremy Quinones’ cubicle at Hostos Community College is adorned with banners from other New York institutions, such as Lehman College, Pace University, York College, and New York University. As he prepares for his…


DataPoints: Bipartisan support for CC baccalaureates

At a time when almost everything in the country seems to tilt either to the right or the left, community college baccalaureate (CCB) degrees are a notable exception. Twenty-four states now confer CCB degrees, according…


College grads wish they had more AI training

Recent college graduates generally see their education as a good investment for their career, but many also feel they aren’t skilled in using artificial intelligence (AI) as they would like to be, according to a…



Reporter’s notebook

House committee’s GOP targets apprenticeship regs Education for workforce development a focus for new NGA chair San Diego district to place $3.5B bond measure on ballot House committee’s GOP targets apprenticeship regs A few days…


In tandem

Colorado college first in state to offer Ford ASSET program Partnering on a culinary arts pathway Louisiana college’s direct enlistment program with Coast Guard Colorado college first in state to offer Ford ASSET program Aims…


The ‘when and how’ of baccalaureate programs

Students seeking to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program face many challenges, whether they are entering a college or university directly from high school, transferring to a college or university after completion of an associate…


Welcome to the (legal) jungle

The mission of community colleges is clear: To provide an accessible and affordable education while acting as a workforce development source for a country in need of skilled labor. Yet, a distinct set of values…


How to connect better with students

Culturally responsive pedagogy is more than a nice add-on, according to Juan Rodriguez, Jr., and Sarah Belknap. The two community college educators have found that it’s an effective way to build rapport with students that…