Second Chance Pell application deadlineBig textbooks savings through OER An affordable opportunity for local arts Second Chance Pell application deadline The application deadline is approaching for postsecondary institutions that want to participate in the U.S….
When Anthony J. Iacono took over as president of County College of Morris (CCM) five years ago, he inherited a strong academic transfer school for students moving from high school to four-year colleges — and…
There is perhaps no perfect time for community colleges to build new facilities as the pandemic and other factors impact student enrollment. Fall 2020 admission at community colleges dropped 10% from a year earlier, according…
We may not agree on much, but everyone agrees on the critical importance of equipping hardworking Americans with the education, technical training, and much-needed skills to succeed in the workplace and help our economy do…
What student safeguards are needed if Congress expands Pell to short-term programs?Higher Ed DiveRecent research found the payoff for short-term Pell offerings varies widely, but some policymakers think they can work with the right precautions….
Leah Curry initially thought she wanted to be a chemist. But once she got to college, she decided conducting chemical analysis in a lab wasn’t for her. But fixing lab equipment did make her realize…
When it comes to fundraising for community colleges, Ann Decker has some advice: listen to the potential donor and be transparent. It’s on that bedrock strategy that the Indian River State College (IRSC) Foundation in…
Rafael Castañeda has a passion for ice cream. But his passion for giving back to his community might be even stronger. In mid-2020, Castañeda became the official new owner of the Dairy Queen in Woodstock,…
House Ways and Means passes its legislation for reconciliation billPoised for a bigger role in workforce development House Ways and Means passes its legislation for reconciliation bill The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday…
Everyone knows that cost is a major barrier to college enrollment. Now there’s more data to back that up. This summer, the Cengage Group surveyed 1,622 people – a mix of currently enrolled college students…