In the intricate tapestry of higher education, where the threads of diversity, equity and inclusion are meant to weave a fabric of progress and opportunity, we find ourselves confronting a perplexing paradox. The paradox of…
Editor’s note: This article kicks off a series that will examine some of the topics and sessions that will be featured at the American Association of Community Colleges’ annual convention, which will be held April…
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard in June 2023 that race-based affirmative action programs in college admissions processes violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, some…
An ambitious statewide youth apprenticeship program modeled on the renowned Swiss system of apprenticeships starting in high school is being developed in Indiana, with Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech), the statewide community college system,…
Community colleges play a pivotal role in fostering education, empowerment and rehabilitation, especially among marginalized populations. Among these groups, the incarcerated, previously incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals face unique challenges in their pursuit of education and…
CEO on the move Vincent Bowhay will be the 45th president of Highland Community College in Kansas, effective July 1. He is currently president of Independence Community College (ICC) in Kansas, a position he has…
Doyle Bain is the shining example in TRG’s internship program. A year ago, he was a software development intern from Ohio’s Lorain County Community College (LCCC). As a configuration specialist, Bain spent his three months…
The American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA) program plays a significant role in advancing the missions of community colleges, which are centered on enhancing student and community success, improving quality…
Some good news: Currently enrolled college students were less likely to consider “stopping out” in 2023 than in 2022. Some bad news: Hispanic and Black students are still more likely than their white peers to…
New data show that college transfer rates, especially among community college students moving to four-year institutions, were up this fall — a positive sign following the upheaval brought on by the Covid pandemic. Overall, college…