From what Kathy Albin learned through a program called “Micromessaging to Reach and Teach Every Student,” she knew that even very brief verbal and nonverbal communications can affect behaviors. Still, it was startling when a…
In March, when the Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) in Detroit was faced with the sudden and unprecedented total shutdown of college operations caused by the onset of the COVID pandemic, the Design Center…
Clark State Community College to change name next yearDayton247now.comStarting January 1, 2021, the Ohio college will take the name Clark State College in response to the addition of two bachelor’s degrees to the curriculum. Experts…
EAB initiative targets equity gaps in college completionED provides more funds for FWS experimental sitesCUNY will allocate $5M to expand mental health servicesTwo Maryland colleges expand partnership on some programsWashington college adds IT baccalaureate degree…
While acknowledging COVID-19 challenges, speakers at the 2020 Virtual ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference this week complimented the resiliency of the 1,050 people attending the meeting. They urged them to move through difficulties to strengthen their…
Every organization wants to believe they have a special organizational culture, a “secret sauce” that gives rise to special outcomes. Leaders want to believe that a mission statement, a set of core values or goals,…
The use of multiple measures for placement results in more students taking college-level English and math, according to a new study by the Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness (CAPR). And students who are…
Grants from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program not only help faculty test their ideas for innovative STEM technician programs, but they are also a funding source that helps community colleges become…
Events & programs Save the date for the 2021 AACC Annual ConventionIn 2021, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will hold AACC Live – its annual convention – April 11–14. The association also will…
California community colleges get $100M gift for financial aidWall Street Journal (subscription required)The family foundation of Hyatt Hotels founder Jay Pritzker has pledged $100 million to California’s community colleges, the largest gift so far in…