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Kudos Kim Dale, president of Western Wyoming Community College (Western), has received the 2023 Advocate Award for excellence in support of economic and community development in Wyoming. The award is presented by the Wyoming Economic…
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Power under control: Building effective ‘circuits’ for presidential power
During my time as president of two different community colleges, I have learned that it is possible to increase your influence and effectiveness by consciously limiting your own power. I truly wish I had learned…
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MCC, Fiesta site could host billboards East Valley Tribune In New Mexico, Mesa city officials are planning to reconsider the city’s billboard ban next year, with an eye toward allowing the outdoor advertising at Mesa…
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Micron and OCC unveil new simulation lab to further access to tech careers CNY Central A year ago this month, President Joe Biden visited central New York to emphasize the future potential of Micron. In…
A funding revolution
In thinking about traditional funding models that give public tax dollars to colleges based solely on enrollment, Choi Halladay is reminded of a famous quote from the legendary college basketball coach John Wooden: “Never mistake…
DataPoints: Race/ethnicity of CEOs
Leadership at community colleges remains more diverse than at other types of colleges and universities, but it is still predominantly White, according to an American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) analysis of survey data of…
Gauging faculty on their roles, post-Covid
Two- and four-year faculty appear to be finding their footing in the “new normal” following the upheaval during Covid, according to a new Cengage report. Despite the changes brought on or accelerated by the pandemic,…
Open for business
Gather NC, a retail store featuring North Carolina artisans and producers, will have its grand opening next month. Its founder, Cheryl Crist, thanks Central Carolina Community College’s Small Business Center and its local partners for…
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Democrats reintroduce free community college bill Missed opportunities to fully prepare transitioning servicemembers Dems seek clarification on SNAP eligibility for college students Democrats reintroduce free community college bill Congressional Democrats on Thursday reintroduced their bicameral…
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University of Wisconsin to close 2 more branch campuses due to declining enrollment WCCO Two more Universities of Wisconsin two-year branch campuses will close by next year and more shutdowns might be on the way…