Academic programs

Rethinking the community college’s role in the new economy

Community colleges have historically served as engines of regional economic development, drawing on strong community integration to translate labor market needs into accessible education. However, rapid technological change and the decline of entry-level jobs now…


Navigating the AI revolution

The final months of 2025 brought an unprecedented opportunity to immerse myself in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Through three distinct conferences, each offering unique perspectives on AI’s role in…


Meeting the rural care crisis

Throughout her 18-year nursing career, Mara Poynter has gained invaluable experience across a variety of treatment styles. From big-city critical care in Atlanta, to a stint as a flight nurse in San Antonio, Poynter understands…


Fixing the transfer process

Community colleges are widely recognized as the most affordable entry point into U.S. higher education. They enroll half of all undergraduates at some point in their academic journeys and serve as the primary access pathway…


Headlines

Winners and losers The Job Two of the most complex and challenging areas of compliance regarding Workforce Pell revolve around the eligibility of noncredit training paths and if programs hit the minimum threshold of 150…


Reporter’s notebook

ED to update Accreditation Handbook New BSIs named in California Bill offers employers tax break for training New Hampshire college designated national cyber defense center Green light for new baccalaureate program ED to update Accreditation…


Flipping out or flipping the board

Is this post AI? What textbook is that? Why are there bolded headers? Wow, that student is using the work of a scholar I came across in graduate school! Awesome or cheating? Grading online discussion…


The sincerest form of flattery

Community colleges are all about R&D, says Forsyth Technical Community College President Janet Spriggs. In this case, R&D means “rip off and duplicate,” a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Bellwether Awards, a long-standing program that champions…


Credential count grows in the U.S.

The United States has more than 1.85 million unique credentials offered by more than 134,000 providers, with $2.34 trillion invested annually into education and workforce development, according to the “Counting Credentials” 2025 report from the…


Developing the workforce for the data center economy

A quiet but consequential shift is occurring in the United States economy. The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services is driving the proliferation of data centers across the nation. This…