The attributes of a great leader
They say it’s lonely at the top, but leaders aren’t often alone. In fact, some of the best leaders recognize that they are one piece of a larger puzzle. Walter G. BumphusDr. Walter G. Bumphus…
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Teaching about the transition from soldier to civilian
For some veterans of war, the enemy may be thousands of miles away or it could be as close as his or her mind. Donna Bieschkeis a marketing communications specialist at McHenry County College in…
R.I. wants 70% of residents to have a college credential
Gov. Gina Raimondo has announced a plan to increase the number of college-educated Rhode Islanders. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts – Website
How disruption can contribute to the future success of accreditation
Conversation about disruption in accreditation, our primary means of assuring and improving quality in higher education, has mostly taken place among actors external to the enterprise. These include public officials who have recently overseen expansion…
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Completion and persistence: Median completion and persistence rates for public two-year colleges participating in AACC’s Voluntary Framework of Accountability is 55 percent after six years and 59 percent for students who started full-time. (Read full…
Miss. lawmakers: Schools could let teachers carry guns
Some Mississippi lawmakers want to give schools the options of arming teachers in an effort to prevent future school shootings. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,…
Developing a workforce for energy infrastructure jobs
Much of the discussion around the federal government investing more in the nation’s infrastructure has focused on transportation — roads, bridges, highways, airports and the like — and the workforce needed to make those upgrades….
AACC names 2018 Awards of Excellence finalists
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has announced the finalists for its 2018 Awards of Excellence, which recognize exceptional work among the nation’s two-year colleges. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of…
Honoring distinguished faculty
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) congratulates the nearly 50 recipients of its inaugural Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts – Website
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Community college students are faced with a variety of complex procedures and decisions, from navigating financial aid applications and lengthy course lists, all the while determining how these immediate choices will serve their long-term educational…