K-12 teacher shortages are a continuing and growing challenge throughout our nation. In Illinois, for example, the estimated shortage of teachers, substitute teachers and other staff positions in 2021 was 6,200, up from 4,800 in…
Employees in all types of industries and sectors are mulling over whether they like their jobs and if they want to find something new. Workers in higher education are no different. New research from the…
Commentary: In debate over short-term Pell, we can’t ignore the labor market’s roleWorkShiftPolicymakers and education providers alike need to acknowledge that workers in undervalued jobs are important, and seek ways that education can support the…
Interim chancellor for community colleges pledges strong partnership with Youngkin following failed hiring processRichmond Times-DispatchInterim chancellor Sharon Morrissey, in her first public gathering since the Virginia Community College System hit the restart button on its…
Steady Moono, president of SUNY Schenectady County Community College, came to the U.S. from an impoverished village in Zambia, with aims of getting an education and starting a new path. Even that long journey —…
Upcoming events Peer-to-Peer session focuses on fundraisingAACC’s Peer-to-Peer programming connects college presidents to talk about topics relevant to them. These one-hour, small Zoom sessions allow presidents to discuss issues on their campuses and ask questions…
New York community colleges awarded $5M to create marijuana job training programsMarijuana MomentThe governor of New York has announced that the state will award $5 million in funding to community colleges to support the development…
Although federal Covid pandemic relief funding helped many tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) and their students, those institutions remain grossly underfunded, according to TCU advocates testifying before a House higher education subcommittee on Tuesday. Through…
A new report from Excelencia in Education highlights how seven higher education institutions — three community colleges among them — are developing efforts to ensure their students succeed after completion, whether in further education, careers…
Public Agenda and USA Today recently released extensive public opinion research results that reflect some competitive edges for community colleges, amidst broader and substantial concerns about the value and affordability of college. The data may…