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Get paid to enroll in college? Yes, it’s for real at some community colleges WGBH Elizabeth Smith, a stay-at-home mom of six in southern Vermont, recently re-enrolled in school when the Community College of Vermont…
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Decline in degree earners
College graduates earning an undergraduate credential fell last year for the first time in a decade, led by a significant drop in first-time graduates — especially among those attaining associate degrees, according to a new…
Exploring Transfer: A window into possibilities
“Every time I think of ET, I tear up. It was my way into a life that I didn’t know could exist. My life was never the same after that.” Millie participated in Vassar College’s…
Women in leadership
In March, CC Daily focuses on women leaders at community colleges to celebrate Women’s History Month. Learn about their stories and what they are doing to make a difference in their communities and the lives…
Funding roundup
Amarillo College has received a $2.5 million donation from one of its most consistent benefactors, Amarillo National Bank (ANB). The gift significantly boosts ANB’s contributions to the Texas college’s $45-million Badger Bold comprehensive campaign, which…
A snapshot of resilience and excellence
A new American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) report summarizes the challenges that community colleges faced during the Covid pandemic as well as their responses. It covers a broad area, including enrollment declines, the equity…
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Editorial: Head Start centers in community colleges can change the child-care equation Washington Post The program comes at no cost to those who qualify, and for any center to operate, it must also secure a…
Getting to the top while being true to yourself
When I started thinking about becoming a president, I attended a leadership seminar where the keynote speaker provided words of wisdom and caution for those of us eager to advance into the role. “It is…
Snapshots
A few photos from colleges that are members of the American Association of Community Colleges. (Send your photos to the editor.) Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann (center) guides First Lady Dr. Jill Biden…
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There’s a quicker, cheaper way to go to college, but fewer students are trying it CNBC Starting in community college and then transferring to a four-year school is a proven pathway to getting a degree…