From crisis to opportunity
The global pandemic has disrupted life as we know it. And it has had far-reaching effects on both education and the economy. Millions of people have lost their jobs. College budgets have taken a wallop….
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New CEO Marielena DeSanctis will serve as president of the Community College of Denver, effective January 15. She currently is provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and student services at Broward College in…
Fundraising during a pandemic
It is imperative that community colleges be well-funded and supported to fulfill their key role in society and in the physical, economic and social rehabilitation and recovery of this country. Thankfully, community colleges have an…
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Sharp declines in community college enrollment are being driven by disappearing male studentsThe 74At some community colleges, the losses are minor. At others, however, they are dramatic. With enrollment declining in the pandemic, no increases…
A dip in completion rates
The average six-year completion rate for community colleges has dropped 0.5 percentage points to 40.3% after rising for two consecutive years, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center. Community…
Reporter’s notebook
Foxx remains minority leader on House education committee The House Republican Conference on Thursday selected Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina) to continue leading Republicans on the House Education and Labor Committee in the 117th Congress….
Funding roundup
Higher education software and service provider Ellucian is awarding 25 community colleges $20,000 each to help students who are struggling financially due to the pandemic. The PATH (Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving and Hope) Scholarship program aims…
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Tuition-free community college will continue in Connecticut in the spring, but long-term funding not yet securedHartford CourantTuition-free community college will continue in Connecticut in the spring after the Board of Regents for Higher Education’s finance…
Reporter’s notebook
Fewer FAFSA verification reviewsNew data on ED’s College ScorecardED seeks suggestions on expanding work-based learning for youthsSenate OKs bill to curb student debt relief scamsAddressing a teacher shortage in Arizona Fewer FAFSA verification reviews The…
Tap sports teams to tell the community college story
Well before the pandemic struck, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) was in search of something more, something bigger, to tell its story. The Michigan college found its solution in an expanded advertising program with regional…