A new analysis of community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs in Florida and Washington — two states with the longest history in offering such programs — suggests that CCBs provide an important baccalaureate access point for…
Over the course of nearly five years, I had the opportunity to serve one of the most storied community colleges in the nation, St. Philip’s College (SPC) in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1898 as…
The 2022 AACC Outstanding Alumni Award recipients have had massive success in their careers. But that hasn’t stopped Karla Ivankovich, Alfredo Salas and Indigo Triplett from giving back – or remembering where they got their…
To achieve professional success, faculty need a culture — along with a budget — to try out new, innovative ideas. Both at the individual campus or district level, as well as statewide, community colleges are…
Many community colleges have been revamping their law enforcement programs since the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020 drew national attention to update teaching and recruitment efforts. Some colleges have revamped…
DOL announces $113M for registered apprenticeship effortsExpanding nursing programs to meet growing need DOL announces $113M for registered apprenticeship efforts The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced $113 million in available federal funding for…
Staffing shortages emerged as one of the greatest challenges for community college distance learning programs during the pandemic, according to an annual survey by the Instructional Technology Council (ITC). Nearly half (48%) of respondents to…
Before the pandemic, Hispanic student enrollments were booming at undergraduate institutions across the country, including Northern Essex Community College (NECC) in Massachusetts. Nationally Hispanic enrollments increased by 48% from the fall of 2009 to the…
Virginia in recent months has upgraded its Credits2Careers portal aimed at adult learners, including the military who would like to attend community colleges. It is prepared to go live with a second effort, the Transfer…
Florida college receives $15M to expand tech programs Mentors from a small-business STEM incubatorNew Jersey college freezes tuition for third year in a row Florida college receives $15M to expand tech programs Miami Dade College…