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New CEO Tabitha Miller will serve as the 10th president of North Carolina’s Martin Community College (MCC), effective May 1. Miller has served as the college’s vice president/chief academic officer since July 2019 and has…
Campus Issues
The latest intelligence on AI degrees
What do community colleges need to know before developing artificial intelligence programs? Leaders from Maricopa Community College, Houston Community College and Miami Dade College — the first three nationwide to develop AI associate and bachelor’s…
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Commentary: Breaking barriers — empowering women in leadership Ventura County Star As I start to advance toward my retirement and reflect, there is one issue that continues to weigh heavily on my mind: the underrepresentation…
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Photos submitted by member colleges of the American Association of Community Colleges and related programs. Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su (center) and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (center left) participate in a semiconductor workforce discussion…
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Illinois Community Colleges reporting enrollment up for spring semester WMBD The Illinois Community College Board reported on Wednesday that spring enrollment is up 5.1% in 2024 compared to 2023. Mid-State Technical College hosts annual farm…
One locale to help students with basic living insecurities
Edmonds College students can visit the school’s food pantry, apply for small grants to cover unexpected emergencies and seek temporary housing available in the community — all in one building. The Washington college opened the…
Advocacy quick hits: ED sends out first batch of ISIRs
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week issued an electronic announcement (EA) containing several updates on the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). First, ED announced a long-awaited fix allowing students with parents…
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With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school students Texas Tribune In Texas, community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of…
Why the words ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ matter
In the intricate tapestry of higher education, where the threads of diversity, equity and inclusion are meant to weave a fabric of progress and opportunity, we find ourselves confronting a perplexing paradox. The paradox of…
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Penn State branch campuses, community colleges aim to expand access, opportunities Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penn State’s 19 commonwealth campuses are forging a new collaboration with the state’s community colleges in an effort to expand educational access…