Headlines
Utah colleges gave out their biggest pay increases in decades. Here’s why they’re still worried. Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake Community College gave a 7% increase to all full-time employees — from professors to janitors….
Campus Issues
Reporter’s notebook
Senate bill calls to include CTE in federal data Drone-industry education continues to grow A degree in smart building technology Senate bill calls to include CTE in federal data A bipartisan bill introduced last week…
Headlines
Without loan forgiveness, will more students head to community college? Houston Press Community colleges have long been considered an affordable route to an associate degree or a stepping stone toward a bachelor’s degree at a…
Uncertainty over House funding bill
The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education (LHHS-ED) on Friday approved a funding bill that would make deep cuts and program eliminations to many key education and job training programs. However,…
Newsmakers
Interim CEOs Beatriz Chaidez is now interim chancellor of the San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) in California. She most recently served as vice chancellor of human resources for SJECCD. “Dr. Chaidez has…
In the interim
When a community college president leaves and the college doesn’t have enough time to conduct a full search for a replacement, they turn to an interim president. This is ideally someone who’s experienced in the…
Headlines
Commentary: Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry Arizona Capitol Times One of the biggest priorities for the Maricopa County Community College District and local manufacturers has been providing accessible, affordable training opportunities and expanding these…
House funding panel proposes cuts for ED, DOL
The House Appropriations Committee panel that oversees higher education and workforce development programs on Thursday released its overall funding proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Although it doesn’t include many details — the subcommittee is…
Headlines
Commentary: Community college opens doors of opportunity for foster youth Times of San Diego Three colleges of the San Diego Community College District provide programs and counseling to support former foster youth and work with…
Washington Watch: Become a stronger advocate at Advocates in Action
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is offering the opportunity for community college leaders to become more involved with national community college advocacy and engage on critical issues by attending Advocates in Action this…