A democracy…voting and engagement
Those of us who work in community colleges are fortunate in many ways. We enjoy the opportunity to interact with a great diversity of students who have chosen to enroll at our institutions. We know…
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Washington Watch: Texas court halts ED’s ‘bare minimum’ program length rule
Just as community college officials were scrambling to fully comply with a new U.S. Education Department (ED) rule limiting the length of certain gainful employment (GE) programs for the purposes of student aid, a Texas…
Washington Watch: New nursing grants prioritize community colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges has advocated in the current Congress to ensure that community college nursing programs begin to receive some of their fair share from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
Home court advantage: A playbook for investing in athletics at community colleges
When the #3 nationally ranked Northern Essex Community College (NECC) men’s basketball team hosted the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 21 Championship Tournament in front of standing-room-only crowds this spring, the starting five…
Advocacy quick hits: Good news/bad news on FAFSA
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week released a new electronic announcement (EA) on remaining issues with implementing the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, as well as new information on plans…
Washington Watch: Pell estimates better than expected
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Tuesday released its latest cost projections for the Pell Grant program, and the news was surprisingly better than anticipated. Most observers had predicted that the Pell program would exhaust…
Getting pronouns right
At HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, we view inclusion and diversity as integral to the educational success and continued professional growth of every student and employee. Editor’s note: This article is the third in a…
Building the cyber workforce pipeline
Several weeks ago at Blue Ridge Community College’s commencement ceremony, hundreds of students celebrated the completion of programs preparing them to enter diverse industry sectors, ranging from healthcare to manufacturing to education and more. But…
Space for the trans community
In fall 2022, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) was navigating a return to campus as Covid restrictions lifted, and the process of transitioning many programs to hybrid events. For our MarcDavid LGBTQ Center, reviving the…
Pride Month and beyond
With Pride Month upon us, the Community College of Aurora (CCA) is taking steps to ensure that all people feel safe, welcomed and accepted as they embark on their educational journey. CCA is the most…