Funding roundup
Washington State Community College (WSCC) has received more than $2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Education Department. The funds, which will be disbursed over the next five years, will support the college’s efforts…
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Bipartisan lawmaker duo introduces legislation to support more funding for community college nursing programs The Hill The House bill would expand the guidelines under the Health Resources and Services Administration to include providing grants to…
Issues with student-as-customer model
The next time you seek medical care, know that the nurse taking your blood pressure could be among the 77% of nurses who lack the clinical skills to do the job. When you send your…
Pitching block grants for workforce training
The jobs are there, as are the programs to train workers for those middle- and high-skill jobs. But there’s only a trickle of skilled workers entering the workforce development pipeline. A House Oversight and Accountability…
Reflecting on 30 years of ATE
Speakers at Wednesday’s opening plenary of the 2023 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Principal Investigators’ Conference in Washington, D.C., praised the highly collegial community of two-year college educators who received National Science Foundation (NSF) grants to…
AI in a human world
With generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly changing how people work, those who can integrate at least some AI into their daily lives will be better able to adapt and thrive in a world in which…
Community colleges lead the way in enrollment gains
Overall undergraduate enrollment this fall has increased by 2.1% compared to last fall, with community colleges accounting for nearly 60% of the growth, according to preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center….
Recruiting and supporting Black learners in IT programs
Information technology (IT) jobs are in demand and pay well. But Black Americans comprise only 8% of the tech workforce. Why? Structural barriers make it difficult for Black learners and workers to access and thrive…
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New program focuses on medical laboratory technicians New Jersey college builds more healthcare pathways CUNY to assess student success efforts New program focuses on medical laboratory technicians Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) and Labcorp are…
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Oxnard College, Ventura College set for bachelor’s degree programs Ventura County Star Oxnard College is joining its Ventura and Moorpark counterparts in the rush of California community colleges trying to add bachelor’s degree programs to…