Getting closer on short-term Pell
Whenever Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) has an opportunity to speak during a Senate education and workforce hearing, you can count on him to promote his bill that would allow Pell grants to be used for…
Workforce Development
Making strides on pathways
Central Arizona College (CAC) is perhaps a perfect template for reform, considering its focus on Hispanic learners and large percentage of students (about 78%) receiving Pell grants. A few years ago, enrollees also endured significant…
Snapshots
Recent photos from member colleges of the American Association of Community Colleges. Send your photos to CCDaily. Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pennsylvania), who serves on the House Education and Labor Committee, recently visited Butler County Community College…
Washington Watch: DOL plans changes to white-collar FLSA exemptions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced its intent to update the salary level threshold for “white-collar” exemptions to parts of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a regulatory change that could significantly affect community…
Washington Watch: ED extends institutional aid eligibility
The U.S. Education Department (ED) has extended the period in which institutions can apply to qualify for its MSI/SIP Eligibility Matrix. It is used to pre-certify institutional status for Title III, V and VII Higher…
Reporter’s notebook
Illinois launches new tool to review collegesFirst degree-granting apprenticeship in gaming industryRCC Street Team helps with company’s marketing, branding Illinois launches new tool to review colleges A new interactive tool launched on Thursday allows students…
Reporter’s notebook
Seeking to grow a diverse talent pool for microelectronics jobsNorth Carolina center launches rural college leaders program A dog-friendly workplace Seeking to grow a diverse talent pool for microelectronics jobs A new partnership aims to…
Tapping into drone technology
In remote areas of south Florida, experts believe there are 300,000 Burmese pythons, massive invasive visitors that are as long as a small car and have wiped out all but a few of the other…
Supporting the advocates
Dr. Jill Biden on Monday morning gave a pep talk to the nation’s community college trustees and presidents who are in Washington, D.C., this week to chat with lawmakers about the needs of their students…
Headlines
A community college ‘Promise’ for Texas high schoolersPublic News ServiceThe AlamoPROMISE program, a free tuition program at five San Antonio community colleges, is making a difference for hundreds of students. Minnesota governor’s budget proposal would…