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Graduates who borrowed: The number of public two-year college graduates who took out loans to cover college costs increased from 22 percent in 2000 to 36 percent in 2012. (Read full PDF.) AACC StaffMore Posts…



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In L.A., resources grow for homeless community college students Christian Science Monitor Innovative ideas – from food pantries on campus to the first homeless shelter for college students – are on the rise in Los…


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Virginia Western biotechnology program earns state-wide honor theroanokestar.com Virginia Western Community College’s biotechnology program, developed through the American Association of Community Colleges’ MentorLinks program, is recognized by the Virginia Math & Science Coalition. Commentary: Working…


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Bill would cut tuition at Washington community colleges by 10% The Chronicle A bill sponsored by a state senate Republican would allow more than 170,000 students at Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges to pay…


Newsmakers

New CEOs William Starling will serve as president of Sampson Community College in North Carolina, effective this summer. He has served the college for 38 years and is currently vice president of academic affairs and…



DataPoints

“Post-traditional” learners: Better data tracking, policy alignment and links to workforce programs are needed to effectively address the diverse educational and career needs of “post-traditional” learners. (Read full PDF.) AACC StaffMore Posts – Website


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Massachusetts launches first statewide salary negotiation workshops for women WBUR The state is working with its community colleges, the American Association of University Women and the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women to offer…


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Free community college for tech fields? House passes bill Jackson Clarion Ledger (with video) The Mississippi House overwhelmingly passed a bill — pushed by Gov. Phil Bryant — to cover tuition for any Mississippian to…