College counselors can help steer high school students to community colleges, but there’s sometimes a disconnect between the counselors and the colleges. Angel B. Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, discusses…
Online, community colleges offer flexibility for non-traditional students Public News Service Students who study at community colleges or opt to learn online are getting educational opportunities they might otherwise miss, or perhaps could not afford…
As I reflect on my contribution as a superintendent/president at two amazing community colleges, College of the Desert (COD) in Palm Desert, California, and Imperial Valley College (IVC) in Imperial, California, I acknowledge the privilege…
As enrollment grows, Maine community colleges look at options for housing students Portland Press-Herald Enrollment in Maine’s community colleges is up 12% since the state created a free tuition program, but student housing is falling…
Get paid to enroll in college? Yes, it’s for real at some community colleges WGBH Elizabeth Smith, a stay-at-home mom of six in southern Vermont, recently re-enrolled in school when the Community College of Vermont…
College graduates earning an undergraduate credential fell last year for the first time in a decade, led by a significant drop in first-time graduates — especially among those attaining associate degrees, according to a new…
“Every time I think of ET, I tear up. It was my way into a life that I didn’t know could exist. My life was never the same after that.” Millie participated in Vassar College’s…
In March, CC Daily focuses on women leaders at community colleges to celebrate Women’s History Month. Learn about their stories and what they are doing to make a difference in their communities and the lives…
Amarillo College has received a $2.5 million donation from one of its most consistent benefactors, Amarillo National Bank (ANB). The gift significantly boosts ANB’s contributions to the Texas college’s $45-million Badger Bold comprehensive campaign, which…
A new American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) report summarizes the challenges that community colleges faced during the Covid pandemic as well as their responses. It covers a broad area, including enrollment declines, the equity…