Helping on cold cases
A program at a New Mexico college will soon offer a course that will teach criminal justice students how to help in re-examining cold cases. Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is launching at the…
Student success
The apprentice game
The underlying structure of an apprenticeship is that of a game. Many elements of gaming, such as achievable benchmarks, feedback and easily understood steps to completion, are present in apprenticeships. In the world of apprenticeships,…
The transformative impact of industry partnerships
During my time leading Alabama’s Drake State Community & Technical College, one of my objectives has been to prioritize creative alliances with companies and other organizations to create programs that provide new pathways into the…
DataPoints: Dual enrollment and postsecondary outcomes
Dual enrolment (high school students taking college courses) has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Some community colleges report that more than half of their students are still enrolled in high school. However, data…
How we can make college affordable for everyone
When I first came to Austin Community College District (ACC) in fall 2023, I knew I wanted to get to know our students and learn about our community. What I discovered wasn’t a surprise, but…
A drop for associate degrees, bump for certificates
The number of students earning college credentials fell for the second year in a row, with fewer students earning an associate degree than in any year in the past decade, according to a new report…
Building an academic excellence framework for faculty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) has designed a framework to help faculty achieve excellence at all stages of the faculty lifecycle. Across its seven colleges, CCC employs more than 500 full-time…
Working together to serve their community
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) and ExxonMobil have teamed to bring training and employment opportunities to North Baton Rouge residents. The North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative (NBRITI) provides fast-tracked, no-cost workforce…
Tapping ATB to help adult learners
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The U.S. Education Department (ED) is encouraging community colleges to tap federal assistance that is designed to help students who don’t have a high school diploma or its equivalent. The Higher Education…
2024 AACC Awards winners focus on student success
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Getting one AACC Award of Excellence is impressive. Receiving two draws extra attention. But three? Well, ask Hudson County Community College (HCCC) what that’s like. The New Jersey college on Monday night…