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Half of young Americans say college is too expensive, no longer necessary MarketWatch As tuition costs rise, some young people aren’t going to college, and more are working jobs on the side. Seven state community…
Campus Issues
Preparing more substance abuse counselors
The opioid crisis grabs news headlines, but less attention is given to the people helping on the front lines: substance abuse counselors, who are experiencing a crisis of their own – a staffing shortage. Daily…
Snapshots
Editor’s note: Newly elected board members of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) met this week with AACC staff prior to the board’s summer retreat in Washington, D.C. Below are a few photos from…
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Michigan college earns grant to grow apprenticeships as part of federal push MLive.com Grand Rapids Community College will use a new federal grant to expand its manufacturing, construction electrician and medical assistant registered apprenticeship programs….
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Connecticut community colleges offer SNAP scholarship Connecticut Public Radio The program, titled CT Pathways, offers over 60 programs in high-demand areas including advanced manufacturing, allied health and emergency medical response. Community college touted as best…
Newsmakers
Kudos Several presidents have received regional honors for the 2019 Chief Executive Officer Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). Timothy Nelson, president of Northwestern Michigan College, received the honor for the Central…
Striking a balance
The skill set asked of today’s top educators is demanding, with higher education boards of trustees targeting versatile leaders able to raise funds, speak to the media and serve as an institution’s academic authority, all…
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Pathway to the future Comstock’s Magazine Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King on new opportunities — and new funding. Getting the most out of community colleges in Connecticut — is there a better…
Pulling together
“It was like Fallujah, Iraq, when I served there.” Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate vice president of communications for the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts
Funding roundup
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) students will benefit from two new scholarships endowed by Cynthia J. Aldrich. One scholarship, which received more than $100,000, will help current or former members of the armed services. Aldrich…