In the interim
When a community college president leaves and the college doesn’t have enough time to conduct a full search for a replacement, they turn to an interim president. This is ideally someone who’s experienced in the…
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Commentary: Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry Arizona Capitol Times One of the biggest priorities for the Maricopa County Community College District and local manufacturers has been providing accessible, affordable training opportunities and expanding these…
House funding panel proposes cuts for ED, DOL
The House Appropriations Committee panel that oversees higher education and workforce development programs on Thursday released its overall funding proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Although it doesn’t include many details — the subcommittee is…
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Commentary: Community college opens doors of opportunity for foster youth Times of San Diego Three colleges of the San Diego Community College District provide programs and counseling to support former foster youth and work with…
Washington Watch: Become a stronger advocate at Advocates in Action
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is offering the opportunity for community college leaders to become more involved with national community college advocacy and engage on critical issues by attending Advocates in Action this…
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First lady Jill Biden in Columbus to officially launch region’s workforce hub Columbus Dispatch First lady Jill Biden was in Columbus Wednesday afternoon to officially kick off the region’s selection as one of five hubs…
Advocacy quick hits
Prison Education Program application goes live Next steps on repayment and student debt Advocates in Action returns this fall Funding opportunities Prison Education Program application goes live The U.S. Education Department (ED) is now accepting…
Course scheduling through an equity lens
During the Covid pandemic, Montgomery College in Maryland saw something unprecedented. Students had always been able to take classes at any of the college’s three campuses. To avoid long commutes through one of the nation’s…
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American confidence in higher ed hits historic low Gallup A Gallup poll shows only 36% of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education, which is down by about…
A renewed appreciation for the humanities
At San Diego Mesa College, a community college in the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), faculty are actively planning various arts and humanities-related activities in response to the 36.1% increase of students majoring in…