Creating community college advocates
It’s on us. As leaders in the space of community colleges, we need to ask the question — Why is community college a smart choice? We know that community colleges are the unsung heroes of…
Academic programs
Community college concerns over FAFSA flap
The U.S. Education Department’s (ED) delayed and glitch-plagued rollout of a new FAFSA form and process is having severe repercussions for four-year institutions, but some community college leaders say they, too, are facing significant FAFSA-related…
AACC looks at the new Title IX regulations
In addition to dealing with the botched FAFSA rollout and preparing for other major regulations, community colleges are scrambling to absorb the new requirements imposed upon them by the final Title IX rules. And they…
Questions about student aid for summer programs, next FAFSA cycle
A member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee on Tuesday asked U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to focus on ensuring college students who are taking summer programs will have access to student aid…
Reporter’s notebook
Miami college, FIFA partner on internships New round of YouthBuild grant awards Dr. Jill Biden to attend Arizona college’s commencement Miami college, FIFA partner on internships With a new men’s and women’s soccer program slated…
Using OER to promote cultural competency, student engagement
As Ethnic Studies professors in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, we believe in the importance of teaching Black history in an authentic way. Naturally, we were thrilled to help build and facilitate…
In it together: Meeting local workforce needs
Partnerships are a vital aspect of succeeding as a community college, and Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) has succeeded in making the most out of those connections with the community. With an enrollment of around…
12 student teams named CCIC finalists
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), on Monday announced the 12 student teams that will participate in final round of the the Community College Innovation Challenge…
Landing an Intel summer internship
When Lia Douglas realized her plan to attend a four-year university wasn’t going to happen, she couldn’t hide her disappointment. “I was kind of crushed,” she said. “That was always the dream that I had.” …
How colleges can serve gig workers
Today’s workforce is experiencing a mindset shift. A rising number of professionals are working for themselves instead of an established company. The primary reason? Flexibility. In 2021, about 36% of the U.S. workforce was engaged…