Newsmakers
New CEO Aaron Milner will be the next president of Coastal Alabama Community College as of February 1. He currently is superintendent of Saraland City Schools in Alabama. “Aaron has nearly 30 years of educational…
Leadership
Snapshots
The December/January issue of Community College Journal, published bimonthly by the American Association of Community Colleges, includes a photo spotlight on workforce development programs submitted by community colleges across the country. We have a few…
How can I help? Leadership lessons from ‘New Amsterdam’
Navigating the complex landscape of higher education requires more than administrative prowess; it demands a leadership style steeped in empathy, transparency and a commitment to holistic growth. By transcending typical modes of authority, true academic…
Regional workforce plan pays dividends for Augusta Tech
As president of Augusta Technical College in Georgia, Jermaine Whirl already had partnerships in place with local businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations to strengthen workforce development opportunities in his community. But what the city…
Q&A: The changing job search
What are employers looking for? How about jobseekers? And how is AI shaping the job search? We asked Jyotsna Grover, senior director of global corporate communications at job search site Indeed, how hiring has changed…
Partnerships beyond just student transfers
Trudging in inclement weather through miles of corn fields to study crop damage caused by hungry bears has not been Stephen Komar’s favorite task. As an associate professor and agricultural agent with Rutgers Cooperative Extension…
Newsmakers
New CEOs Kristen Miller will become the next president of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) in February. Miller most recently was vice president of academic affairs at White Mountains Community College in New Hampshire, where…
Candid conversations about Black male student success
A remarkable mentorship and wraparound services program at a New Jersey community college has allowed Black male student outcomes to catch up to those of the general student population by one measure. Lagging Black male…
Funding roundup
Palm Beach State College (PBSC) has received an $8 million gift that it will use to cover tuition for local middle and high school students who later enroll at the college. The gift, the first…
Empowering community college leadership through the VFA
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, community colleges stand at the forefront of providing accessible and diverse learning opportunities. However, accurately measuring their impact and effectiveness has been a persistent challenge. Enter the Voluntary…