Editor’s note: The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) concludes its series of articles focusing on the anticipated impact of distance learning over the next 10 years. For the past six months, the ITC has provided a…
For minority populations striving to reach new heights of academia, it is often the smaller slights that equate to feelings of marginalization. As just one example, Monique Umphrey recalls a superior handing an initiative she…
The critical lens under which law enforcement has been viewed during the past few years since the George Floyd murder and resulting racial reckoning has contributed to lower enrollments in criminal justice programs at some…
After a small stint in municipal government, I began my career as a student affairs practitioner in 1995. I believe that every position I have held, every degree I have earned and every mentor I…
Interim CEOs Beatriz Chaidez is now interim chancellor of the San José – Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) in California. She most recently served as vice chancellor of human resources for SJECCD. “Dr. Chaidez has…
When a community college president leaves and the college doesn’t have enough time to conduct a full search for a replacement, they turn to an interim president. This is ideally someone who’s experienced in the…
The opportunity: elevate the role of community colleges in creating a more equitable and inclusive workforce. The problem: associate of applied science (AAS) degrees in tech and business often don’t lead directly to employment, as…
During the Covid pandemic, Montgomery College in Maryland saw something unprecedented. Students had always been able to take classes at any of the college’s three campuses. To avoid long commutes through one of the nation’s…
Photos from colleges that are members of the American Association of Community Colleges. Nursing students at Hudson County Community College celebrate with HCCC President Christopher Reber for being the first to complete nursing degrees through…
The strategic plan at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) has focused on breaking down barriers that stand between students and their academic and career success. One key strategy to break down these barriers has been…