Photos from AACC-member colleges and events attended by AACC staff. Nasser Paydar, assistant secretary for postsecondary education at the U.S. Education Department, waits to give his update of ED activities before the American Association of…
When minimum wages go up, community college enrollment tends to drop, especially among part-time students, a new study suggests. But the same doesn’t happen among four-year institution students. “While there are a number of other…
Editor’s note: The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) concludes its series of articles focusing on the anticipated impact of distance learning over the next 10 years. For the past six months, the ITC has provided a…
What jobs, industries and skill sets is artificial intelligence (AI) mostly likely to affect? That’s still up in the air, but a new study indicates areas that require analytical skills are at the highest risk…
Humanities and liberal arts, in general, are often common targets in discussions about the value of higher education, especially when it comes to college costs, career preparation and workforce development. But supporters of the programs…
Drones, tacos and billboards: How California community colleges are trying to get students back to school CalMatters After a historic drop in enrollment during the Covid-19 pandemic, California community colleges are ramping up marketing efforts,…
South Texas College (STC), with its five campuses and two learning centers dotting the map along the Rio Grande in the rural southern tip of the state, has become the first college in the country…
USDA, community college group aim to strengthen rural workforce Morning AgClips A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement will provide community college students in the Midwest…
GateWay Community College maker space yields $36M economic impact, GPEC finds Phoenix Business Journal ClevelPhoenix Forge, the open-to-the-public maker space at GateWay Community College in Phoenix, is expected to produce $36 million in economic output,…
Congress this week began its annual August recess, leaving representatives and senators in their home districts and states until after Labor Day. As it is every year, the August recess is an excellent opportunity for…