Study notes community colleges’ critical economic and social benefits STLtoday.com Counties with a high percentage of high school dropouts, in addition to having lower levels of household income, had more obesity, more smokers, more childhood…
Each year at our American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) convention — which kicks off Saturday — I report on the state of the association. In that report, I provide the number of times AACC…
In 2014, a water crisis in Flint, Mich., had a major impact on Mott Community College. A year later, a horrific traffic accident that killed five international students and injured many more caused a huge…
These days, a growing number of community college presidents stay at their institution for five or six years before moving on, but leadership experts observe that presidents who stay a decade or longer typically make…
A vote of no confidence needn’t be a kiss of death anymore for a college president, according to new research and feedback from seasoned community college leaders. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor of Community College Daily.More…
Need to recharge your professional batteries? The 2017 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention in April can help. Below, AACC board member and Waubonsee Community College President Christine Sobek notes how the AACC convention serves…
The 2017 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention April 22-25 in New Orleans is where the nation’s community college leaders will come together to network and hear from colleagues and stakeholders, including foundations, government…
The 2017 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention April 22-25 in New Orleans will provide ample opportunities to share your promising practices as well as hear what other leaders are doing to address similar…
As community colleges work on developing guided career pathways – to help students stay on track with fewer wasted credits – they’re finding faculty buy-in is crucial. Because pathways call for streamlined curricula that might…
Illinois college board adopts formula for $3M in emergency funds The Southern Illinoisan The Illinois Community College Board has adopted a formula to distribute $3 million in emergency funds to community colleges in need. UM…