Academic programs

Fixing the Pell/AOTC issue

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday discussed what tax changes could encourage students to attend and complete college, especially low-income students. Witnesses speaking at the Oversight Subcommittee hearing had a simple…


Reporter’s notebook

International student applications dropAnother Massachusetts college targets student debt International student applications drop Community colleges continue to see huge enrollment drops among international students, according to a new report from the Institute of International Education…


Narrowing the equity gap in Chicago’s tech sector

Kennedy-King College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is launching a new program to provide local technology companies with a more diverse workforce. Tech Launchpad will offer courses and short-term certification classes in cybersecurity,…


Investing in the value of people

Investments in professional development have been more important than ever for community colleges this past year against the backdrop of the pandemic and all that it has changed. While some colleges are facing declining enrollments…


A long hearing, a lot of topics

A House hearing Thursday on the education priorities of the Biden administration focused mainly on K-12 and student loan repayment issues. Still, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona did field a few questions about community colleges…


As we reopen, let’s also reskill the workforce

The country is inching closer to the long-awaited reopening of our economy. As businesses begin to go back to normal operations, we should set our sights on making Los Angeles a leader in the future…


Headlines

Showing prideAACC 21st-Century CenterCommunity colleges are recognizing LGBTQIA+ students, staff and faculty during Pride Month. Democrat stalls confirmation of top Biden higher education pickBloomberg GovernmentThe nomination of James Kvaal, President Joe Biden’s pick for undersecretary…


Fostering STEM innovations

The creativity and energy of community college students were evident throughout the showcases of the 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge held on Wednesday. During the virtual sessions, the finalist teams described the innovations they designed…


Reporter’s notebook

ED: Title IX protects LGBTQ+ studentsOpposing legislative efforts to restrict education ED: Title IX protects LGBTQ+ students The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights on Wednesday issued a notice of interpretation explaining that it…


Blunt on the president’s free community college plan

Some Senate appropriators are questioning President Joe Biden’s plan to offer free community college, especially when Pell grants typically cover tuition and fees for those who qualify for them. They also wonder why the administration…