Practical ideas for real-world challenges
When Evi de Bois looks at a prototype of a portable, solar-powered water pump that her student team from California’s Feather River College (FRC) developed, she thinks about how it can help her fiancé, who…
Technology
With HEA in mind, House panel mulls higher ed innovations
A House hearing on Wednesday explored innovations in higher education to help students succeed, including programs focused on community colleges, such as dual enrollment and the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs. Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah),…
The AI elephant in the classroom: Why we need transparent AI practices
Won’t it be strange when the day comes that you’re scrolling through your favorite news app like Flipboard, Pocket or Apple News, only to find that the single headline that actually speaks to you is…
‘Help me believe I can do the work’
Jennine Wilson is an adult learner success story, having returned to school after working various jobs since she was 13. She received her associate degree in health information management from Indian River State College in…
Improving the online learning experience for students
A wise friend of mine once said to me, as I was lamenting the fact that I was finding it difficult to find time to read scholarly journals or books about online learning, “Learning is…
Better together: Teaming to tackle San Antonio’s need for medical assistants
Before she turned 28, Elizabeth Trevino had worked a couple of nothing-special jobs as a call center representative and a retail store manager. The San Antonio resident always thought she might work one day in…
From musician to mobile device maven
It became clear to him on stage minutes before the start of a Christmas concert where he was performing with the Omaha Symphony. Jason DeWater, who played principal horn for the symphony, set down his…
Washington Watch: CHIPS Act opportunities for community colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges hosted a webinar on Monday that featured Department of Commerce officials discussing opportunities available to community colleges under the CHIPS Act. The legislation will provide $50 billion over the…
Perfect storm leads to collaboration on workforce development
New Jersey expects to add 78,300 new health services jobs by 2026. By 2028, the demand for technology and innovation workers will have increased by 6% from today’s 300,000. These industries and others rely on…
In Tandem
Advancing the electrification of the automotive industry MOU for electric vehicle training program Online instruction for students in juvenile facilities Improving access to housing Advancing the electrification of the automotive industry Washtenaw Community College (WCC)…