Raising our collective voices
American politics are divisive. In this election year, the lines are clearly drawn, and compromise is not on the agenda. I have written about the community college leader’s role in finding compromise on campus. Perhaps…
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Michigan eyes extended Reconnect eligibility for tuition-free college Bridge Michigian Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is hoping to extend expanded eligibility for the Michigan Reconnect program through at least the end of this year. ‘Time poverty’…
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Community colleges drive rebound in higher ed enrollment Marketplace College enrollment is bouncing back after a pandemic-era slump. Enrollment grew by 2.5% this spring according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Leading the way…
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For parenting students at community college, it takes a village. It also takes a grant LAist The Family Resource Center at Pasadena City College, launched with federal funding, addresses the growing needs of parenting students….
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Commentary: Too many California students are struggling to afford community college EdSource Thousands of current and prospective California community college students are being crushed by unmanageable college and living expenses and hefty student loans. Federal…
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A fifth of students at community college are still in high school EdSurge The trend is catching on with policymakers and educators as they look for ways to spur college-going while also ameliorating high tuition…
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Commentary: Community colleges’ obligation to increase student voting Forbes As the voting gap is closing, community colleges are continually leaning into unique strategies and tactics to support student voting habits all while remaining true to…
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The U.S. Navy’s warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it? Associated Press Faced with labor shortages, shipyards across the country have created training academies and partnered with technical colleges…
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Kansas community colleges seeing spike in students this fall KSN The official count will come later this fall, but according to the Kansas Community College Association, two-year colleges with increases have seen enrollment increases of…
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Paying for pre-hire training Work Shift More companies realize they need to pay for the training of entry-level workers, with some now backing short-term programs at community colleges. What’s behind the explosion of apprenticeships in…