New transfer data from the U.S. Education Department (ED) illustrate that most community college students who transfer to a four-year institution don’t attain a baccalaureate even within an eight-year window. Only 13% of Title IV…
Commentary: The next step in equity work Inside Higher Ed Prioritizing community college transfer students is the next, necessary step for four-year colleges. Pa. community colleges still waiting for state funding using loans, reserves to…
Photos submitted by member colleges of the American Association of Community Colleges and related programs. Ava Parker, president of Palm Beach State College (Florida) and board chair of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC),…
Kudos Michael J. McDonough, president of Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in New Jersey, has been recognized as a “Standout President” by the 2023 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. He is one of two recipients…
The constant evolutionary landscape of the American workforce has new-collar skills at its core. The significance of this “skill cornerstone” is that it is between fluid and situated economies linked to topography and demography. To…
Since taking over as president of Alvin Community College in Texas in 2021, Robert Exley has been introducing his executive team to the leadership traits and abilities known in the community college world as competencies….
Commentary: Welcoming refugees in community colleges New America blog Even refugees who arrive with high levels of English, college degrees, or years of experience abroad may not be able to use this experience toward U.S….
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has received a $100,000 gift from long-standing partner Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU). ESFCU has pledged to collaborate with each CSM campus to support various programs, including financial consultations…
Biotechnology is not just another industry; it’s a transformative force that has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, agriculture and even our approach to combating climate change. In recent years, North San Diego County has emerged…
Community colleges saw a 7.2% uptick in international students last fall, the first time those enrollments increased since the 2016-17 academic year, according to an annual report from the Institute of International Education. More than…