The total number of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) in U.S. higher education has steadily dropped this decade, especially in two-year institutions, according to a new report. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily…
Where do those who serve as “chief inspiration officers” in their classrooms go for inspiration? The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) annual convention. AACC StaffMore Posts – Website
A bipartisan plan crafted this week by leaders on the Senate education committee would simplify the federal student aid application process, streamline income-driven student loan repayments and make permanent $255 million in annual funding for…
Ana Karen Lopez – the oldest of seven children in a family that immigrated from Mexico to Texas – dreamed of becoming a nurse but couldn’t afford a college education without extensive financial assistance. Ellie…
Seven-figure grants to community colleges were once a rarity. Not anymore. Ed FinkelEd Finkel is an education writer based in Illinois.More Posts
David Vest had plenty of college options as he looked forward to his high school graduation in Lexington, Ky., last year. To the surprise of some of his friends, he chose Hawkeye Community College in…
While economic dislocations have buffeted some parts of the country, leading to new programs to serve displaced workers, other community colleges have been adding programs that address the needs of older-school industries changing due to…
The Community College Undergraduate Research Experience Summit may have ended Friday, but many of its participants hope it’s the beginning of a new movement that results in more two-year college students having research experiences. Madeline…
Four community college students opened the Community College Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) Summit by explaining their different but similarly powerful research experiences. They also offered this advice to community college educators: Involve students in research…
About $1.1 million of federal funding appropriated for registered apprenticeships was used for a proposed apprenticeship model led by industry, even though congressional lawmakers specifically prohibited the department from doing so. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits…