Reporter’s notebook
Nebraska college to head ag ed consortium Spreading the word about trade jobs in Texas 4-year degree in water resources management Maryland college program redesignated as cyber defense center Nebraska college to head ag ed…
Technology
AI in education: Moving beyond academic dishonesty
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a hot topic in conversations about education policies. When it first started gaining attention in academic circles, many of us were concerned about how it might be misused —…
A path for students to study the stars
A West Virginia University (WVU) researcher is paving the way for two-year community and technical college students to pursue astrophysics and astronomy at four-year institutions like WVU. The project, called Students Teams of Astrophysics Researchers — Undergraduate Pathways,…
Harnessing the power of AI: A guide for college leaders
The role of college leadership has significantly evolved in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). With AI transforming various sectors, higher education is no exception. Colleges can no longer afford to ignore AI and the…
A blueprint for AI integration
I vividly recall my own struggles as a student grappling with the reading and writing demands of my four-year college. At times, I felt overwhelmed and discouraged, questioning whether I belonged in higher education. Fortunately,…
Purveyors of apprenticeships?
As of 2023, 541 community or technical colleges were registered apprenticeship “sponsors,” meaning they officially administered and operated apprenticeship programs. However, only 208 of these colleges had an active apprentice. Therein lies the rub in…
Reporter’s notebook
Changing views on trade careers? Miami Dade partners with Miccosukee Tribe to offer courses A smoother path for prospective histotechnicians Changing views on trade careers? Findings from a recent survey of Gen Z trade professionals…
Students researching college options can’t always find info easily
Nearly four in 10 high school juniors and seniors report having trouble finding information when they gather information to learn about postsecondary options. And there are significant disparities when it comes to student populations. The…
Snapshots
Photos of member institutions of the American Association of Community Colleges. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona gets a first-hand look at the nursing program at Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso campus. The Indiana college was among…
DataPoints: Job growth over the next decade
A new federal report projecting employment over the next decade shows that healthcare and social assistance is expected to have the largest growth and be the fastest-growing industry sector between 2023 and 2033. Employment growth…