Policy & advocacy AACC/ACCT updated statement on equity, diversity and excellenceThe American Association of Community Colleges and the Association of Community College Trustees have a longstanding commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity. They recently amended their…
In early March, Northland Pioneer College (NPC) was well into its budget planning process for the 2021 fiscal year. Leaders were getting ready to present a preliminary budget analysis to the governing board that month,…
Austin Community College to offer Google apprenticeshipPatchThe program offers apprentices a unique opportunity to receive training and employment from one of the world’s leading tech companies. San Diego Community College students return to virtual instruction…
In mid-June, well before most colleges and universities, Northern Essex Community College (NECC) in Massachusetts announced that the fall semester would be offered 90 percent online. By making a decision early, the college had time…
Western Massachusetts community colleges seeing a surge in applicationsWWLPSignificant changes to college courses, and even to campus life caused by the pandemic, may have some students rethinking more affordable options for higher education. Search for…
With many veterans and active-duty military students struggling with the transition to distance learning during the pandemic, a growing number of community colleges are increasing their outreach efforts to help them adjust and succeed. About…
Holyoke Community College (HCC) will use a $1.89 million federal grant to help families affected by opioid use. The funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will enhance the Massachusetts college’s existing…
In the past week, two federal judges have declined to delay the effective date of the Trump administration’s controversial regulations governing how Title IX applies to sexual harassment and violence. That means that the regulations…
Bristol Community College and Maersk Training announce international offshore wind training partnershipHerald NewsBristol Community College’s National Offshore Wind Institute announced on Thursday that it has entered a global partnership with one of the world’s largest…
Editor’s note: Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College and Stark State College frequently collaborate in Northeast Ohio, including occasionally partnering to promote community colleges as a whole. The following is an…