In the realm of higher education, the process of accreditation holds significant weight. It serves as both a validation of institutional quality, an impetus for continuous improvement, and a gatekeeper for financial aid and credit…
Online learning continues to be a disruptor in education — in the way we teach and learn, the way we set aside geographical boundaries and time zones, and the origin of businesses specific to online…
Like most educational institutions, community and technical colleges across the United States were forced to make big changes during the height of the Covid pandemic. A new book by a faculty member at the University…
Extracurricular activities play a critical role in shaping the college experience for students, and they are often characterized as a rite of passage for students. One of these extracurricular activities is student clubs. Participating in…
Every community college is dealing with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence; the positive implications for increased efficiencies, improved student services, more creative and relevant curriculum and the transformation of workforce readiness and training are…
The Chronicle of Higher Education released in July 2023 a publication entitled “College as a Public Good: Making the case through community engagement.” In it were sections devoted to topics such as colleges as stewards…
The healthcare worker crisis is a challenge facing almost every community in the United States. Berks County, Pennsylvania, is certainly no exception. As the largest higher educational institution in the county, Reading Area Community College…
Arizona, like many states across America, is facing a nurse shortage. The pandemic has taken a toll on existing nursing staff due to staffing shortages, employee burnout and retirement. Despite the number of nursing graduates…
When analyzing completion data, it became clear that academic advising was a key component to successfully navigating academic pathways. Historically, Stanly Community College (SCC) provided optional academic advising and registration using faculty advisors. In 2014,…
They don’t define DEI, but Kansas lawmakers are attacking it like GOP colleagues elsewhere Associated Press Republican lawmakers in Kansas have joined their GOP counterparts in other states in trying to restrict diversity, equity and…