You have all heard me talk about our colleges being laser-focused on student success initiatives and progress. Efforts to increase student success have been a hallmark in the recent history of the community college and…
As Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine accepted the National Education Service Award at this year’s National Legislative Summit, he described education as “the great lifter and the great leveler.” Sandra Kurtinitisis president of the Community College…
Colleges do not fail because of competition, environmental changes or even declining or changing student demographics. Colleges fail when leadership ignores warning signs and becomes paralyzed by tradition or ignorance. John J. “Ski” Sygielskiis president…
Motivated by low completion rates and concern over the relevance of the traditional algebra curriculum, there are currently numerous efforts at math reform in postsecondary education across the country. Katherine Hughes / Rodney NullKatherine Hughes…
Virginia Tech University. Sandy Hook Elementary. Umpqua Community College. Matt Franzis vice president for information technology and emergency management at Clark State Community College in Springfield, Ohio.More Posts
As Colorado’s population and economy continues to boom, employer demand for skilled workers is at an all-time high. Sarah Heathis state director for career and technical education and associate vice chancellor at the Colorado Community…
The 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech seemed to awaken higher education institutions to the inherent dangers facing our campuses. More recently, community college campuses have seen many catastrophes. John Enamaitis president of Stanly Community College…
Rhode Island is now home to one of the most significant experiments to align education and workforce development that will reap benefits for college students, employers and the digital economy. Meghan Hughes and Julian AlssidMeghan…
Editor’s note: This article is provided by the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE), an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. All sectors of business and industry in the United States struggle to…
I have had and heard many conversations about cybersecurity recently. It’s a growing concern as we adapt more college processes and systems to the technology-driven world around us. Walter G. BumphusDr. Walter G. Bumphus is…