Purdue-Kaplan deal blurs lines between for-profit and public colleges
As far as universities go, Kaplan and Purdue could not have been more different. Kevin Kinseris professor of education policy studies at Pennsylvania State University.More Posts
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Food scholarships could help more students finish college
It’s hard, if not impossible, to succeed in college if you’re hungry. Seems like such an easy concept that it’s not worth mentioning. Daphne Hernandezis an assistant professor of nutrition and obesity studies at the…
Reflecting diversity everywhere
As a college president, I value diversity, equity and inclusion as the essence of a college community and believe community colleges should be reflective of the diverse communities they serve. Therefore, in 2013 I supported…
Education at the speed of industry
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, over 70 percent of construction firms nationwide report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce. Jackie…
Reflections on a community disaster
The events of the last few weeks here in Santa Barbara have been unimaginable. Anthony E. Beebeis superintendent and president of Santa Barbara City College in California.More Posts
The un-Americanness of our America
Standing in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the shades of great Americans immortalized in marble and bronze, I wondered if they could tell. My girlfriend and I were enjoying a week in…
A homegrown approach to student success
Here in the Appalachian Mountains, we value independence. It’s our greatest strength and our greatest weakness. Jill Williamsis director of the Accountability in Student Learning Program (ASLP) at New River Community College in Virginia.More Posts
Partnering for the common good
It’s no small task. At rural community college Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN), our mission is to provide an accessible, affordable, quality education that transforms the lives of our students, enriches our communities and strengthens the…
The intersection of college and industry
According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, by 2020 the United States is expected to face a shortage of 5 million workers who are equipped with technical certificates and credentials. The…
Access and equity: Are community colleges the answer?
Every Thanksgiving I travel and take the opportunity to catch up on reading materials. Kimberly Beattyis chancellor of Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, Missouri.More Posts