Academic programs

In tandem

New program focuses on medical laboratory technicians New Jersey college builds more healthcare pathways CUNY to assess student success efforts New program focuses on medical laboratory technicians Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) and Labcorp are…


A funding revolution

In thinking about traditional funding models that give public tax dollars to colleges based solely on enrollment, Choi Halladay is reminded of a famous quote from the legendary college basketball coach John Wooden: “Never mistake…


Gauging faculty on their roles, post-Covid

Two- and four-year faculty appear to be finding their footing in the “new normal” following the upheaval during Covid, according to a new Cengage report. Despite the changes brought on or accelerated by the pandemic,…


Fueling students, one meal at a time

Combatting food insecurity on campus requires collaboration and ingenuity. Some colleges are going beyond the standard food pantry to ensure students have better access to the resources they need to focus and succeed. Food pantries…


ATE principal investigators pitch robust collaborations

Becoming the principal investigator (PI) of an Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program is competitive. To be a PI, one’s ideas for improving technician education must have received high ratings in the merit review process the…


Gauging youth on non-degree options

Interest among youth in alternatives to college degrees continues to grow, but a new survey indicates many young people don’t know much about non-degree options or how to determine their quality. The survey from American…



Reporter’s notebook

Bill proposes lower threshold for foreign gift reporting Part-time police academy in Michigan At the forefront on climate change Bill proposes lower threshold for foreign gift reporting House Republicans have introduced a bill that would…


A toolkit to help build your college’s equity framework

Tapping into its two decades of experience in helping community colleges close achievement gaps and accelerate student success, Achieving the Dream (ATD) has released an 87-page toolkit to guide colleges through their policies and practices…


A DEEPer approach to dual enrollment

For dual enrollment to be transformational at scale, it needs a revamped strategic approach that aligns better with students’ interests and potential career pathways, and expands access to underserved students, according to two new publications…