A student coaching initiative at Austin Community College (ACC) in Texas, launched in conjunction with the implementation of guided pathways, has led to solid gains in student success. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College…
Congress moves to fix ‘kiddie’ tax Education advocates are urging Congress to move on legislation to fix a mistake in the 2017 tax law that would affect certain students receiving student aid and scholarships. S….
Community college students who participate in research experiences are more likely to be academically successful, reports a recent study on the City University of New York Research Scholars Program (CRSP). Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of…
Back in the headlines With the upcoming 100th anniversary of the American Association of Community Colleges, Community College Daily took a look at what were some of the top issues for public two-year campuses featured…
The heating and cooling industry has a problem when it comes to developing a pipeline for its workforce. The good-paying jobs are there, but young people just aren’t interested in them. Matthew Dembickiis editor of…
Community colleges need to attract adult students to keep their enrollment numbers up, but to do that, they need to understand what motivates older learners to pursue higher education. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community…
Among San Diego Community College District’s (SDCCD) record 4,000 graduates this spring are several dozen students from San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar colleges who are graduating debt-free thanks to the San Diego Promise free…
Baking his way to the top Community colleges are on a (perfectly baked and decorated) roll. Last week, Cory Barrett, a culinary instructor at Michigan’s Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), won Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship.”…
Whether it’s because of the lower tuition, the ability to gain credits while living at home, a particular course they want to take, or a preferable option to a summer job, an increasing number of…
International student recruitment is often the first step in most community colleges’ progress toward campus internationalization. Wayne Wheeleris director of international programs and services at the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts