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Many community colleges have been in their communities for decades, and some take it for granted that campus stakeholders, prospective students and their families, and the public at large understand who they are and what…
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The benefits of Pell grants for short-term programs
Allowing postsecondary students to use federal Pell grants for short-term certificate programs would be a win-win for colleges, students and employers, according to college advocates. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts -…
Helping communities thrive
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) plays a vital role in developing talent by working with community partners to provide students of all ages with strong pathways to careers or continued education, GRCC President Bill Pink…
Innovations proposed for early childhood education
Community colleges play a major role in educating early childhood educators but innovative strategies are needed to maximize that role. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website
Not as diverse as they should be
Racial and gender diversity among leaders and faculty at California’s public colleges and universities — including the state’s 114 community colleges — doesn’t reflect the diversity of their students, especially among Latinos, according to a…
Women gain in education, but not in pay
Women are outperforming men in educational attainment, but they are still making less than men in general and in specific jobs, according to a new report. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by the American Association of…
Food scholarships could help more students finish college
It’s hard, if not impossible, to succeed in college if you’re hungry. Seems like such an easy concept that it’s not worth mentioning. Daphne Hernandezis an assistant professor of nutrition and obesity studies at the…
Washington Watch: DACA ‘deadline’ has muted impact
For the last six months, the nearly 700,000 enrollees in the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have had today, March 5, circled on their calendars. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president…
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…
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…