The U.S. needs to embrace postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) to create a robust pipeline for science and engineering jobs beyond those that require a baccalaureate — something that hasn’t been happening, according to…
Pierpont continues autism training program WV News After partnering with the West Virginia Autism Training Center earlier this year, Pierpont Community & Technical College is continuing its online autism mentor training program. Elgin Community College adopts…
Cheryl Gonzalez, chief diversity officer (CDO) at Florida’s Hillsborough Community College (HCC), says, “If you’re going to have strategies for diversity and equity, they should be embedded in a strategic plan, and the organization should…
Owens Community College in Ohio received $1 million from Dana Inc. for a new advanced manufacturing training center that will carry the company’s name. The facility will help address the shortage of skilled workers in…
American Indian students who attend tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) enjoy significant benefits over American Indian students at other types of academic institutions, according to a new report. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College…
Bill that would provide overnight parking for homeless community college students delayed to next session Palo Alto Online California Assemblyman Marc Berman, who authored the legislation, has delayed the bill’s vote in response to amendments…
1 in 5 college students takes math courses that repeat what they already know The Conversation The problem of redundant college math is not confined to two-year colleges, where 25 percent of students were in…
For many college students, overseas study is a transformative experience. A semester abroad opens new horizons on the world, fosters appreciation for new cultures and languages, and often provides opportunities for critical reflection on long-held…
This week marks the two-year anniversary of the Trump administration’s rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA, a 2012 Obama administration initiative, frees certain undocumented individuals who were brought to the…
Community college leaders are addressing equity issues on their campuses — from disaggregating data to get a better picture of who their students are, to eliminating certain programs that don’t lead to local jobs with family-sustaining…