There’s a growing consensus that the use of open educational resources (OER) has reached a turning point. Spurred by the shift to online learning during the pandemic and ongoing efforts by states, institutions, philanthropies and…
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Community colleges readying for ‘enrollment cliff’ and other learning shifts Roanoke Times “We’re seeing more men, specifically males, participate in those short-course, direct-to-employment, credential-type programs,” says Adam Hutchison, president of Virginia Highlands Community College. “Heavy…
Two community colleges in cities with very high housing costs have found a way to provide housing for homeless students. Among the lessons they learned is that providing housing is only a start for traumatized…
Making it impossible to miss out on community college for people who need it Governing.com Declining enrollment and poor completion rates raise concerns that underserved students and communities could be left behind. Gregory Haile, president…
Henry Gage was working at Target during Covid — one of the few places open during the pandemic at the time — when he decided it was time for a change. Gage was ready to…
CEO on the move Carlos Cortez, chancellor of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) in California, has resigned to care for his parents, who are experiencing health issues, the district said in a release….
At the heart of the community college mission is providing access to an education that improves students’ lives and advances their economic mobility. During a time when the value of higher education is increasingly scrutinized,…
Request for proposals: MentorLinks colleges Foreign multinationals’ workforce needs Request for proposals: MentorLinks colleges The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is pleased to announce a national grant competition for the MentorLinks: Advancing Technological Education…
In today’s economy, a high school diploma alone is no longer a guaranteed ticket to a well-paying job and a middle-class life. Within the next four years, it’s estimated 70% of jobs will require some…