Commentary: Community colleges can be ‘first responders’ in retraining displaced workers The Hill Community colleges offer an environment that is particularly supportive for displaced and dissatisfied workers. Va. county urged to join free community college…
In her first public event addressing higher education, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos lauded community colleges for their flexibility, innovation and the myriad roles they play in their communities. Speaking at the Community College National…
A nonprofit group has announced a unique plan to start a college in West Virginia for students who are transitioning out of foster care, giving at-risk young adults a chance to earn two-year degrees at…
In S.C., Senate Democrats want to make tech college free for residents The State (with video) Seventeen Democratic senators propose spending $76 million a year to offer free tuition, vouchers for fees and other financial…
Despite the uncertainties of how the Trump administration may approach federal regulations affecting higher education institutions, there are some areas that community colleges must address no matter what, such as overtime regulations and compliance, Title…
As community colleges ‘have their moment,’ leaders face tough challenges EdSurge A growing number of community colleges are setting up “guided pathways” efforts, encouraged and supported by groups like the American Association of Community Colleges…
Ariz. plan would increase community college transfers The State Press Arizona State University and the Arizona Board of Regents outlined a plan for increasing the number of community college transfers in the next 10 years,…
The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) is opening membership to select students who are in prison or on probation. The PTK board of directors has unanimously voted to allow these students to join the…
The two top Democrats who lead the Rhode Island General Assembly are taking opposing views on Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plan to provide in-state students with two years of free tuition at public colleges. House…
Leadership is a demanding career. As you know, a college president is the public face of the institution. For community college presidents, that role is often more overwhelming as our leaders tend to be more…