Remaining relevant
A stroll across any college campus spanning the nation can spotlight just how diverse student populations are. Today’s students come from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. They are of varying ages and have…
Commentary
Between us
There is something cathartic about watching a fictional teacher grading students’ exams and exclaiming, “Philistines. Lazy, vulgar, rancid, little Philistines.” Although no real teachers would think poorly of students in a momentary lapse of positivity,…
Washington Watch: New details on FAFSA rollout
Before Community College Daily went on holiday break, the U.S. Education Department (ED) on December 15 released additional details on the rollout of the new 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The announcement…
ITC panel to explore AI uses, resources and more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Whether this is good or bad, higher education has found itself scrambling over the last year and half to address AI and what it means to educators, administration…
Washington Watch: House panel passes Workforce Pell, WIOA reauthorization bills
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce this week approved bipartisan measures to establish workforce Pell Grant eligibility — H.R. 6585, the “Bipartisan Workforce Pell Grant Act” — and to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation…
Viewpoint: A holistic approach to the development of social capital
Community colleges embrace students from all walks of life. In Fall 2022, 27% of students at Tulsa Community College (TCC) were first-generation college students, and nearly half of the student body represented non-white communities. Many…
Viewpoint: Becoming a global leader of OER
As the president of Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in west-central Wisconsin, I have the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of education firsthand. I often say our students’ dreams are our mission, and we…
Empowering community college leadership through the VFA
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, community colleges stand at the forefront of providing accessible and diverse learning opportunities. However, accurately measuring their impact and effectiveness has been a persistent challenge. Enter the Voluntary…
Cost makes the difference for community college bachelor’s students
When Mark chose a college, affordability was top of mind. “Cost was a big factor for me. I wanted to be able to pay for college without taking out big loans, or really any loans,…
Washington Watch: House unveils bipartisan workforce Pell legislation
In a major step towards establishing Pell Grant eligibility for students in short-term workforce education programs, House members on Tuesday introduced the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (BWPA). The bill is a product of months-long negotiations…