Headlines
At community colleges, student success includes mental health EdNC Kara Finch, dean of public services at Stanly Community College in North Carolina, says focusing on mental health is crucial for campuses across the state. So…
Campus Issues
Gauging youth on non-degree options
Interest among youth in alternatives to college degrees continues to grow, but a new survey indicates many young people don’t know much about non-degree options or how to determine their quality. The survey from American…
Headlines
California will give some Mexican residents near the border in-state community college tuition Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Friday to make low-income Mexican residents living near the border eligible for…
Modernizing accreditation
Higher learning accreditation has been around for more than a century, but the regional and national bodies that provide it have needed to evolve their processes and standards over time to ensure they stay current…
In tandem
An extended pathway for agriculture students Opening opportunities along the biotech career path Broader dual-enrollment options Expanding a nursing education partnership An extended pathway for agriculture students In Alabama, Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) and Auburn…
Headlines
Lincoln Land Community College to be part of paid technical training program NPR Illinois The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology is launching a program to build tech talent. According to the agency, it will…
Newsmakers
New CEO Denise Richardson will become the next president of Berkeley City College (BCC) after serving in an interim role since July 1. Previously, Richardson was vice president of instruction at Merritt College, a position…
Headlines
Newsom signs bill creating new transfer pilot program between UC and community colleges EdSource The transfer pathway will start as a pilot program at UCLA, with students getting priority admission if they complete an associate…
Community college transfers: A ‘fourth’ recommendation for diversifying highly selective universities
New research coupled with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action has nudged conversation about America’s elite universities back into the mainstream. While discussion about higher education never really quiets among those working in…
Reporter’s notebook
Bill proposes lower threshold for foreign gift reporting Part-time police academy in Michigan At the forefront on climate change Bill proposes lower threshold for foreign gift reporting House Republicans have introduced a bill that would…