Transfer protocol
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard in June 2023 that race-based affirmative action programs in college admissions processes violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, some…
Academic programs
Indiana leans into youth apprenticeships
An ambitious statewide youth apprenticeship program modeled on the renowned Swiss system of apprenticeships starting in high school is being developed in Indiana, with Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech), the statewide community college system,…
Reporter’s notebook
MiraCosta to offer AI degree More healthcare training, job pathways in Chicago Oklahoma college develops ties with Thailand San Deigo college students to sample global ag trade How might crops grow on the moon and…
Providing a safe space, holistic support for women
When Sashy Izarra became a student at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) in 2019, she was overwhelmed. As a first-generation college student, she didn’t know where to turn for help. Then, a classmate told her…
Leveraging internships
Doyle Bain is the shining example in TRG’s internship program. A year ago, he was a software development intern from Ohio’s Lorain County Community College (LCCC). As a configuration specialist, Bain spent his three months…
Deep dive into California’s dual-enrollment data
A new study about California’s dual-enrollment programs shows promise in closing equity gaps when providing early access to the programs as high school freshmen. The analysis affirms previous studies regarding uneven participation in dual enrollment…
VFA: Reflecting the multifaceted missions of community colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA) program plays a significant role in advancing the missions of community colleges, which are centered on enhancing student and community success, improving quality…
Emotional stress top reason students may withdraw
Some good news: Currently enrolled college students were less likely to consider “stopping out” in 2023 than in 2022. Some bad news: Hispanic and Black students are still more likely than their white peers to…
A good sign: Transfer rates are up
New data show that college transfer rates, especially among community college students moving to four-year institutions, were up this fall — a positive sign following the upheaval brought on by the Covid pandemic. Overall, college…
Reporter’s notebook
Fulbright Association launches community college chapter Communities selected to help adult learners of color Alabama streamlines access to credentials for people with disabilities Fulbright Association launches community college chapter The Fulbright Association (FA) recently established…