AI in a human world
With generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly changing how people work, those who can integrate at least some AI into their daily lives will be better able to adapt and thrive in a world in which…
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Community colleges lead the way in enrollment gains
Overall undergraduate enrollment this fall has increased by 2.1% compared to last fall, with community colleges accounting for nearly 60% of the growth, according to preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center….
Recruiting and supporting Black learners in IT programs
Information technology (IT) jobs are in demand and pay well. But Black Americans comprise only 8% of the tech workforce. Why? Structural barriers make it difficult for Black learners and workers to access and thrive…
Washington Watch: ED releases further final rules on program and institutional eligibility
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Tuesday released a new set of final regulations that make a number of important changes to procedures and standards that institutions must meet in order to qualify for federal…
Disability is diversity
When discussing the needs of students with disabilities in higher education, the conversation has primarily focused on inclusion and support through the provision of reasonable accommodations. Unfortunately, reasonable accommodations do little to impact the ableist…
Power under control: Building effective ‘circuits’ for presidential power
During my time as president of two different community colleges, I have learned that it is possible to increase your influence and effectiveness by consciously limiting your own power. I truly wish I had learned…
A funding revolution
In thinking about traditional funding models that give public tax dollars to colleges based solely on enrollment, Choi Halladay is reminded of a famous quote from the legendary college basketball coach John Wooden: “Never mistake…
DataPoints: Race/ethnicity of CEOs
Leadership at community colleges remains more diverse than at other types of colleges and universities, but it is still predominantly White, according to an American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) analysis of survey data of…
Gauging faculty on their roles, post-Covid
Two- and four-year faculty appear to be finding their footing in the “new normal” following the upheaval during Covid, according to a new Cengage report. Despite the changes brought on or accelerated by the pandemic,…
Fueling students, one meal at a time
Combatting food insecurity on campus requires collaboration and ingenuity. Some colleges are going beyond the standard food pantry to ensure students have better access to the resources they need to focus and succeed. Food pantries…