Technology

Washington Watch: Fighting to save net neutrality

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently joined 19 other higher education associations in filing an amicus brief in a lawsuit challenging the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to rescind its net neutrality rules….


Flying high in a new career

Career changes can happen for a variety of reasons and at any time in a person’s life.  Danny Barrett, Jr.is a public relations communications specialist at Hinds Community College in Mississippi.More Posts


Washington Watch: The revolution is coming

Robots will take over almost 40 percent of the jobs in 15 years and nearly half of existing jobs will disappear within the next 25 years, according to studies. How ready are we to transition…


Learning to take a STEM idea to scale

Barrett Williams could hardly believe it. Last semester, he was in an Engineering 101 course at Ohlone College in Freemont, California, when he joined a team of students that wanted to participate in a National…


Fostering a culture for STEM entrepreneurs

The National Science Foundation’s Community College Innovation Challenge is a big deal for Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) in Colorado. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More Posts – Website


Cardiovascular tech students find rewarding careers

Abigail Aguillon was born with a heart defect. And, although it’s not a requirement, the empathy that she imparts to patients who have similar heart ailments gives her an inside track on their care. Debra…


In-depth data drive change

The Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA), a data system developed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), is helping participating colleges pinpoint areas where they excel and need to improve in order drive real…


Not your average vending machine

in Michigan, Grand Rapids Community College students are preparing for exams with the help of an unusual resource: a laptop vending machine. David Murrayis director of communications at Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan.More Posts


One college’s problem is another college’s solution

Madison Area Technical College and Waukesha County Technical College in Wisconsin have found mutual benefits from a partnership between a truck driving program and a diesel equipment technology program. Susan Pohorskiis a public relations and…


Developing STEM innovators and potential careers

Central Lakes College in Minnesota plans to leverage mobile technology to help the families of active military and veterans deal with stress. Forsyth Technical Community College in North Carolina is testing a type of light…