In 2015, the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University published a book that catalyzed the movement at community colleges in developing guide pathways, which were designed to help students focus more on potential…
Leah Curry initially thought she wanted to be a chemist. But once she got to college, she decided conducting chemical analysis in a lab wasn’t for her. But fixing lab equipment did make her realize…
Students who take college credit courses in high school are more likely to enroll in postsecondary education – including community colleges – after graduation and earn a degree or credential, according to a new Iowa…
Bumphus, Eddinger to serve on DOL apprenticeships advisory panelED’s understaffed student aid office results in delays, work backlog Bumphus, Eddinger to serve on DOL apprenticeship advisory panel Walter Bumphus, president and CEO of the American…
Yavapai College (YC) wants to help aspiring students whose childcare costs have kept their college dreams out of reach. The college is part of a three-year pilot program through the Arizona Department of Economic Security aimed…
Editor’s note: This article comes from the August/September issue of the Community College Journal, published by the American Association of Community Colleges. In the winter of 2020, I interviewed for the associate dean of nursing…
Rafael Castañeda has a passion for ice cream. But his passion for giving back to his community might be even stronger. In mid-2020, Castañeda became the official new owner of the Dairy Queen in Woodstock,…
Overall, college students agree that their institutions have done a good job during the pandemic in communicating information about a range of issues, from courses and student aid, to emergency financial help, according to a…
As far as educational achievements of Hispanics/Latinx, there is much to celebrate this National Hispanic Heritage Month. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut’s former education commissioner with Puerto Rican roots, is now the U.S. education secretary. Hispanics/Latinx have…
Editor’s note: This article comes from the current issue of Community College Journal, published bimonthly by the American Association of Community Colleges. The concept of diversity at any institution of higher education must encompass the…