Rick Verhaagen isn’t interested in a quiet retirement. A retired Naval Submarine Officer who served his country for 24 years, Verhaagen’s impressive career has taken him from the engine rooms of aircraft carriers and nuclear…
Commentary: Remember your why: Community colleges are America’s most powerful engine for opportunity and renewal The Evolllution Community colleges have always served as drivers of opportunity and mobility for students, and that mission has only…
How to lead through change with intention Mission Forward with Carrie Fox (podcast) A conversation with AACC President and CEO DeRionne Pollard is a reminder that leadership begins with memory, intention and connection — long…
Thanks to a federal grant of nearly $3 million, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is celebrating a newly installed 5G antenna tower and the West Philadelphia NTIA Network program. Goals of the program are to…
This past August marked 38 continuous years of my connection with the Contra Costa Community College District. I have served in nearly every capacity – from college student and student employee to part-time hourly staff…
Long Beach City College is pioneering accelerated 8-week classes Long Beach Post In recent years, the California college has significantly expanded its accelerated 8-week courses and seen tremendous success, particularly among Black students and adult…
Since Congress approved the Workforce Pell program this summer, stakeholders have been mulling how to implement it. To help inform those discussions — which are happening at the national, state and campus levels — the…
White House roundtable on higher ed House member seeks review of NJCAA policy on trans athletes ED’s new acting COO of student aid White House roundtable on higher ed The White House on Wednesday held…
A House hearing on Wednesday focused on high school career and technical education (CTE) programs included discussions about dual enrollment and “degree apprenticeships” at community colleges. Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-California), chair of the House Subcommittee…
The U.S. Education Department’s new IPEDS admissions survey will exclude most two-year colleges, but it’s unclear if community colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees would remain on the hook for new reporting requirements. The Education Department…