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Pushy parents are often integral in the process of students applying to colleges, and they can be crucial for students who want to transfer from a two- to a four-year institution. But what about students…
Pushy parents are often integral in the process of students applying to colleges, and they can be crucial for students who want to transfer from a two- to a four-year institution. But what about students…
Malia Capers-Cristabol had taken classes at Austin Community College (ACC) — one at a time, over a number of years — but stopped out to care for her ailing father. After she had her first…
For months, community college leaders have been looking for ways to tap into the vast resources that the federal government is pouring into infrastructure projects. For the most part, infrastructure funds will not flow directly…
DENVER — There was definitely a community vibe at the AACC Annual session titled “Fierce Women CEOs: Be One, Know One, Support One.” Fifteen minutes before the presentation was scheduled to start, it was already…
DENVER — When community colleges work to close the digital divide, it benefits not only students, but also their families and the workforce. The Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) pilot program through the National Telecommunications and…
DENVER – There was some fire in the belly among the winners of the AACC Awards of Excellence at Monday night’s gala celebration during the AACC Annual Convention. Several of the winners called out the…
DENVER – More than one-quarter of community college presidents plan to leave their position in the next year or two, with about 20% saying they will likely retire. More than one-third indicate they will retire…
DENVER — Where do innovators come from? Most of them are, well, often futzing around, according to disruption strategist Shawn Kanungo. And that’s how their ideas sprout and develop. Speaking Sunday at the AACC Annual…
DENVER — Trevor Noah often felt like he just didn’t belong. But he used that to his advantage. The popular comedian, former host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and best-selling author related during the…
DENVER — State directors of community colleges covered a lot of ground at their spring meeting on Saturday, from dual-enrollment trends to hiring challenges, as well as updates on restarting Pell for incarcerated individuals and…