Along with a series of other associations, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has communicated to the General Services Administration (GSA) its deep concerns about GSA’s proposal to alter the requirements for institutions to…
The Trump administration has formally launched the fiscal year (FY) 2026 eligibility process for the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) and potentially other Title III programs. The notification should appear in the Federal Register on March 24. …
How are you reading this article right now? Scrolling down a webpage? Flipping through a digital PDF? Maybe you’re listening to the computer read it for you? The way each person interacts with the digital…
If you’ve experienced a workplace printer malfunction or become a little too irritated when a coworker didn’t return a stapler, scenes from the 1999 movie “Office Space” likely flashed through your mind. The snarky classic,…
The House Education and Workforce Committee on Tuesday reported out three pieces of legislation to address financial aid fraud. Two of the bills passed with bipartisan support. The core bill, the No Aid for Ghost…
Civility is not just a cultural value. It is a leadership skill, a workforce competency and a community imperative. Colleges and universities have become frequent targets in today’s culture wars, scrutinized for how they handle…
Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework — connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) on Friday released its analysis of the U.S. Education Department’s (ED) proposed regulations for the new Workforce Pell program, which begins July 1. AACC will submit formal comments…
Community college marketers know the e-mail well. It usually arrives a few weeks before the start of the following semester. The subject line is brief: “Can you promote my program?” The message is not unreasonable,…
According to a March 2026 economic news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people not in the labor force but seeking employment remains at 6 million. The number of long-term…