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LLC president: Community college an affordable alternative Effingham Daily News Over the past decade a crisis has been brewing that has the potential to profoundly impact the very foundation of higher education, writes Josh Bullock,…
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Tapping apprenticeships to address the skills gap
In June 2017, Connecticut’s Capital Community College (CCC) launched a new apprenticeship program — one focused on insurance. Tabitha WhissemoreTabitha Whissemore is a contributor to Community College Daily and managing editor of AACC’s Community College…
A path for everyone
The man Chris Hansen refers to as “Mr. F” had no interest in college when he got out of prison. He just wanted a job. Dennis PierceDennis Pierce is an education writer based in Boston.More…
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CEO retirements Scott Elliott, president of Meridian Community College (MCC) in Mississippi, will retire this summer after leading the school for 20 years. During his tenure at MCC, the college: more than doubled its annual budget…
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Bill to create state community college board advances in Senate Palm Beach Post In Florida, a bill that would create a new governance board for the state college system and impose a limit on the…
Linking loan repayment to a paycheck
Automatically deducting student loan payments from borrowers’ paychecks—and even tying the repayment amount to income, similar to Social Security withholdings — were among the ideas that seemed to interest Senators Thursday at a hearing to…
Watching for a potential government shutdown
Like many of you, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) awaits word of a vote on a temporary appropriations bill — also known as a continuing resolution (CR) — to keep the federal government…
Do what makes you happy
Stroll through Wallace State Community College programs like welding or nursing and it’s not unusual to stumble upon a student with an advanced degree who has returned to college. Russell Mooreis a staff writer at…
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Free community college bill would require staying in West Virginia 2 years Charleston Gazette-Mail The bill would require each grant recipient to agree to repay the grant, wholly or partly, including with an interest rate…
Gov. Walker unveils $20M tech job training initiative
Wisconsin will spend $20 million on a job training program with colleges and universities designed to prepare people for electronics manufacturing jobs and to address long-term workforce development needs. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the…