CTE on House appropriators’ minds
A House appropriations hearing Thursday on the president’s budget proposal for the U.S. Education Department focused mainly on K-12 issues, but a few lawmakers noted that they would like to see more of a spotlight…
Academic Programs
ICYMI: Coverage of the 2022 AACC Annual
Here is a compilation of CC Daily articles on the 2022 AACC Annual in New York City. We look forward to seeing you in Denver for the 2023 annual convention! A conversation with Education Under…
DataPoints: Student supports in recruiting, enrolling and retaining
Increasing enrollment (87%) and retention rates (78%) remain top-tier concerns for community college leaders, according to a new report based on a fall 2021 survey of two-year college officials. Increasing graduation rates (59%) was third,…
Aspen Prize semi-finalists
The Aspen Institute on Wednesday announced its list of 25 community colleges that are semi-finalists for the $1 million Aspen Prize. It will announce the 10 finalists in early June. The semi-finalists include several colleges…
Help wanted at community colleges
Like employers of many stripes, community colleges are facing their own challenges with the so-called Great Resignation, particularly in key faculty and staff roles like nursing instructors, financial aid counselors and custodians. A research report…
Reporter’s notebook
Phi Theta Kappa sues for trademark infringementMaine governor signs free community college programPartnership addresses CNA shortage in ColoradoCoca-Cola Pledges $1M to train more truckersPlay ball–again Phi Theta Kappa sues for trademark infringement The Phi Theta…
Snapshots
Editor’s note: Photos from member institutions of the American Association of Community Colleges. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) (left) this week met with College of Southern Maryland leaders and staff to tour the construction of the new…
Redefining retirement
After 31 years of working at the Ford Motor Company in Brook Park, Ohio, Bret Scott is ready to retire – sort of. Park, who drives a forklift for the auto company, earned his pre-license…
A gateway for opportunity
A decade ago, Erin Costa Noonan found her passion for nursing as a student at Bristol Community College. After graduating and serving as a registered nurse for many years, she decided to take the next…
Headlines
Commentary: Pell grants for short-term programs would help students at my community collegeEdSurgeIncreased maximum Pell grants are deeply appreciated and support the rising costs of education for low-income families. However, the game-changer that is necessary…