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New York expands access to food stamps to 75,000 more community college studentsSyracuse.comThe expanded access covers low-income students enrolled at least half-time in a career or technical education program offered at a SUNY, CUNY, comprehensive,…


Irving McPhail passes away due to COVID-19

Irving McPhail, a leader in higher education, has died from complications of the coronavirus. He was 71. Irving McPhail A titan of leadership, McPhail left an indelible impression on the community college sector. The founding…


Recording perspectives, history with pandemic journal project

As the pandemic continues, so has Lone Star College-CyFair Professor Robert O’Brien’s journal project – an opportunity for his students living in this most unprecedented of times to share their frustrations, fears and hopes through…


An auto tech job already lined up – thanks to Subaru U

Two years after its launch, Subaru University at Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC) has begun delivering skilled employees into the local workforce. Parmvir Grewal, who plans to graduate from the New York college’s automotive technology program…


Demand soars for contact tracing courses

Community colleges throughout the country are creating contact tracing courses to meet the urgent demand for trained people able to track COVID-19 infections and thus slow the spread of the disease. States and localities in…


Funding roundup

Ten community colleges, as well as the South Carolina Technical College System, received grants from the Truth Initiative as part of the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program to stop tobacco use and vaping among college-age adults. Jefferson…


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COVID is pushing some college students to drop out, which could devastate the economy and their lives  USA TodayStudents of every level are trying to adjust to virtual learning and socially distanced schools. But the…


Florida promotes short-term workforce programs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s department of education have launched the “Get There Florida” campaign to raise awareness about short-term but high-value career and technical education programs. The initiative highlights career and technical…


Credit and noncredit programs need to be aligned

Community colleges should better align their noncredit workforce training with their credit programs aimed at transfer students, the Education Strategy Group (ESG) recommends. Having two separate tracks “has resulted in a bifurcated institutional structure that…


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Make community college free, says NYC officialDaily NewsNew York City Comptroller Scott Stringer proposes free tuition at CUNY community colleges as part of a proposal to overhaul the city’s workforce development programs. Kellogg Community College…