The Trump administration is proposing to merge the federal departments of Labor and Education, a move that would require congressional approval. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate vice president of…
A merit-based point system in which “Dreamers” compete for a limited number of green cards is inappropriate and would be too long, costly and cumbersome, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) said of a…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) last month released the 2015-16 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) data, which is a veritable treasure trove of information. Jolanta Juszkiewiczis director of policy analysis at the American Association…
Connecticut community colleges would not merge for another five years under a plan being presented to the state’s Board of Regents for Higher Education on Thursday. Associated PressCopyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved….
The cost of going to college includes much more than tuition and fees and other education related expenses, such as books and supplies. While students are enrolled in college, they also have basic housing and…
The House subcommittee overseeing appropriations for education and job training programs on Friday approved a spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2019 that mirrors its FY 2018 funding bill — with some exceptions. Jim HermesJim…
Right now, Congress is thinking about rewriting the Higher Education Act (HEA), the massive law that provides financial aid to students and families. Ken Trzaskais president of Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas.More Posts
As with the Higher Education Act (HEA), Congress is past due in reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Unlike HEA, the Perkins Act is relatively straightforward, and as both bills came…
From reauthorizing the Higher Education Act to expanding apprenticeships, lawmakers in Congress have a full plate when it comes to tackling issues that affect community colleges. David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice president for government…
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday reiterated her praise for how Switzerland uses apprenticeships to help prepare its workforce for myriad jobs, from welders and carpenters to CEOs. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College…