College degrees that lead to jobs
Dismissive attitudes toward higher education have won new attention recently, with some politicians arguing that college degrees are no longer necessary or not worth the investment. AACC StaffMore Posts – Website
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Looking back to move forward
As we take a look at AACC Pathways and the many ways in which it is working at community colleges, it is important to reflect upon the road that we have traveled together. Walter G….
The ‘other’ AACC’s journey to embracing coaching
Starting in 2012, I spent a year working one-on-one with a life coach. An old friend was training to be one and after getting over the initial bewilderment — What does a life coach do? …
How freedom of speech became the topic on campuses
It seems that every time you turn on your television or access the top news stories online you see a gathering of college students on campuses across the nation. Sometimes peaceful but often not, these…
Skills gap or communications gap?
In May of this year, seven U.S. states recorded all-time lows in unemployment. Colorado led the list, with an unemployment rate of just 2.3 percent. Brenda Pereais director of educational and workforce solutions for Credly….
Shaping the Future of OER
Editor’s note: Cheryl Costantini, vice president of content strategy at Cengage, discusses how Cengage is using open content to create learning solutions that impact success for both learners and institutions as a whole. Costantini and…
Washington Watch: Senate tax bill better, but concerns remain
A tax reform plan released Thursday by Senate Republicans omits several of the provisions contained in its House counterpart that would affect students’ ability to afford college. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president of…
Washington Watch: House may soon release bill to rework HEA
Republicans on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, which is chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), appear poised to introduce a Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization bill in the coming weeks. David BaimeDavid…
Access to success for former foster care community college students
Can you imagine moving from one stranger’s home to another stranger’s home throughout most of your adolescent years? What about transferring to three or more different schools in one academic year multiple times? Ralph Murphy…
Serving as president during tumultuous times
The community college presidency represents an amazing opportunity to make a tremendous difference and impact in the community that the college serves. Kathleen Plinskeis campus president of the Osceola, Lake Nona and Poincinana campuses at…