Technology

Using AI to increase student engagement

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. A Delaware County Community College (DCCC) English professor thinks that — rather than banning it from the classroom — schools and colleges should teach ethical AI literacy to…


A call for better data on multiracial students

Data systems must better collect information on multiracial and multiethnic students who comprise a growing share of the college-going population, according to a new report. The portion of multiracial students enrolled in college more than…


Ever green

As the Trump administration seeks to roll back or end federal investment in clean energy technologies, community college leaders may be wondering what impact these changes will have on the future of sustainability initiatives and…


A revamped federal approach to workforce development

The U.S. departments of Labor, Commerce and Education on Tuesday released their blueprint to revamp the federal government’s approach to workforce development. The departments, which were directed in April by President Donald Trump via executive…


Surveying higher ed’s online landscape

Investments by colleges and universities in online non-degree credentials have more than doubled since 2018-19, with nearly 70% of public two-year colleges leading the way, according to a new report assessing online learning in higher…


A new ROI metric and dashboards

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) has launched a new return-on-investment (ROI) metric and dashboards to help students, policymakers and institutional leaders explore trends in student outcomes among the commission’s institutional members,…


Reach prospective students with a strong SEO strategy

Early last year, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) in Michigan prioritized an assessment of how its website appeared in organic search results. The findings were eye-opening: The college ranked for internal human resources topics and…


Redesigning connections

At Montgomery County Community College (Montco), students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, each bringing a unique path to their education. With 14,919 students (FY 2023-24) across its online, Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses, 75%…


AI for college leaders: Things I wish I’d known sooner

Lately, I’ve had more and more conversations with colleagues and staff members about AI. What I’ve noticed across these conversations is that while there’s broad awareness of basic tools, the depth of understanding and usage…


Looking ahead at distance learning, AI

Community college presidents and senior leadership recently gathered for a deep dive into two hot-button issues for two-year colleges — the future of distance learning and artificial intelligence (AI). The leaders convened May 19-20 at…