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Advancing colleges in Appalachia
Kevin Boys has had a long relationship with the Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA), an association representing community colleges across 13 states in the Appalachian region. When Boys became president of Ohio’s Southern State Community…
DataPoints: Associate attainment in Appalachia
Appalachia has a higher percentage of working-age adults with an associate degree but no bachelor’s degree than the national average, according to a new federal report that examines trends in the Appalachia region. In 2016-20,…
Washington Watch: White House unveils national strategy on hunger, nutrition and health
The White House last week hosted a national conference on hunger, nutrition and health to accompany the release of a new national strategy to combat food insecurity, improve food quality and strengthen nutrition-related health outcomes….
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Newsom signs bill to ban most remedial classes at community collegesEdSourceCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that sets into motion changes that will severely restrict the ability of community colleges to offer remedial…
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GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan planAssociated PressSix Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans,…
Washington Watch: CR offers hope for funding closure in 2022
The U.S. Senate this week began to move a temporary funding measure, known as a continuing resolution (CR). The legislation would keep appropriations at current year (fiscal year FY 2022) levels through December 16. Between now…
Online ed and OER: the perfect pairing
Online education has had a phenomenal impact on higher education by increasing access for students. This format for learning also has fostered greater flexibility, convenience and completion for traditional and nontraditional students alike. The “physicality”…
Listening to students, helping them persist
What helps community college students stay in college? Connections with others, engaging instructors, support services, and clarity about their academic goals and what they need to achieve them. That’s what the Center for Community College…
Pressures faced by faculty
It’s been a tough few years for college instructors, but, in general, faculty still largely enjoy their jobs and remain committed to helping students, according to a white paper by edtech provider Cengage. However, those…