Higher education seemed to embrace the concept of AI for administrative systems and student relations support. There was a lot invested in technologies that could “personalize” systems and connect students with departments, divisions and support…
The 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar competition opened recently. It closes September 15. It was 20 years ago in fall 2003 that I was honored to participate in this program as a community college professor. The experience has greatly…
Black history is woven into the fabric of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) whose tapestries are rich in Black culture, tradition, triumphs and tribulation. The University of the District of Columbia, which is the…
As we all know, prior to the Covid pandemic, the growth of online enrollments at colleges and universities had been phenomenal. As late as 2019, online enrollments were on average 25% of overall community college…
Workforce programs at community colleges must be tied to local employment needs. That means forging partnerships in the community with employers and workforce development board. Melanie Anderson, executive vice president of the National Association of…
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) last week submitted extensive comments to the U.S. Education Department (ED) concerning the department’s proposal to create a list of higher education programs that provide “low financial value.”…
Tennessee community and technical colleges are not only the college of choice for students seeking short-term training for high-wage careers, but they are a driving force for businesses choosing to relocate or expand their operations…
With the increase in teacher shortages across the U.S., a new player is beginning to emerge. It is the community and technical college, which number nearly 1,200. Florida has been leading the way with its…
Think about your online course shell like a website for your class. When you go to a website, what are you looking for in terms of navigation or design? Think about the last website you…
When I was younger, Black History Month meant reading the biographies of famous African Americans and writing papers about Civil Rights leaders. Now that I am president and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), I…