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Lack of part-time faculty affects course offerings at Oklahoma college Tulsa World At Tulsa Community College, a growing shortage of adjunct faculty resulted in students being turned away and fewer course sections being offered. Texas…
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Alfond Foundation gives $3.6M to Maine’s community colleges for workforce development Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel College officials say the money will go toward new programs that make use of “badges,” which are earned by…
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Still a great deal: In 2018-19, the average estimated tuition and fees based on full-time, in-district enrollment at a community college was $3,660, compared to $10,230 for in-state students at public four-year institutions. (Read the…
Expanding athletic programs with ‘esports’
This fall, Hawkeye Community College launched a competitive esports program as part of a larger rollout of intercollegiate athletics. Starting with sports shooting in 2015, the four-year plan called for adding one or two programs…
ASAP takes root in Ohio
The Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) has been lauded for its success in increasing student graduation rates among participating New York City community colleges, but education advocates have wondered if the model could work…
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Could the ‘free’ community and technical college bill reappear in 2019? West Virginia Public Broadcasting Thanks to work study at BridgeValley Community College and filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, 28-year-old Stephanie…
Confusion over job placement rates
While most people who attend community college have a goal of getting a good-paying, in-demand job, data on job placement for various careers are often unavailable or misleading, according to a report from the Institute…
TAACCCT projects continue to yield success
Several successful projects in a federal program to help community colleges quickly prepare adults for work in growing industry sectors now serve as state models, according to a recent report. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community…
Getting it from here to there
Logistics is the process that allows things to move, whether it be sofas to Seattle or iPads to Indonesia. Parts and finished products travel around the globe in a system set by professionals in logistics…
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UW officials concerned about support services, staff at 2-year colleges as restructure continues Wisconsin Public Radio News University of Wisconsin officials say new investments are needed for student support services at the state’s two-year schools…