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Improving faculty self-efficacy, mindsets

Teaching practices make a difference. As do comprehensive professional development programs on effective teaching practices. A new Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) study gauging ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework courses finds that they…


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New law grants up to $5,000 to community college students transferring to HBCUs EdSource California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that grants community college students who transfer to historically Black colleges and universities…


Funding roundup

As a young boy, Flip Holt didn’t clearly understand the significance of his father’s involvement in founding Southwestern Community College (SCC) in North Carolina. W. Paul Holt, Jr., who died in 2018, was a founding…


Newsmakers

CEO on the move Russell Lowery-Hart began his service as the ninth chancellor of Austin Community College (Texas) on October 1. Lowery-Hart comes from Amarillo College (AC), where he was president since 2014. Under his…


Hispanic heritage: Part of Tampa’s tapestry

While Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a dedicated opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of our Latinx students and partners, Hillsborough Community College’s commitment goes beyond a month-long celebration. The college prides itself on…


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Uncovering hurdles in the college student transfer process Education Writers Association When moving from a two- to four-year college degree, underrepresented student groups are disproportionately affected due to systemic barriers. Here’s what reporters should be…


MFG Day 2023 this Friday

National Manufacturing Day — MFG Day, for short — has over the past few years helped to spotlight careers in the sector. Facing a dire shortage of skilled workers, this year is particularly important for…


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What to expect as federal student loan payments resume Politico Weekly Education Turning on a federal student loan system that was plagued by problems even before Covid will be a major logistical and operational challenge…


DataPoints: Who starts when?

Fall headcount enrollment (the number of students enrolled in an institution during the fall term) is the predominant statistic used to report community college enrollment. However, a significant portion of community college enrollment is missed by…


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Alabama college launches free pharmacy technician program WBMA Gadsden State Community College announced its adult education services department is offering a free 12-week program for those wanting to work as pharmacy technicians. Record number of…