In recent years, higher education in Massachusetts has undergone a transformative shift with the establishment of Free Community College initiatives, MassReconnect and MassEducate. These programs have made higher education more accessible and contributed to a…
Congress will return to Washington on November 12 for its post-election “lame-duck” session. Several “must-dos” are on its agenda, including fiscal year 2025 funding and the National Defense Authorization Act, but the lame-duck session also…
The U.S. Education Department this week began sending colleges revised Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT) Completers Lists, which will be used to calculate debt-to-earnings (D/E) and earnings premium (EP) measures that will factor…
As generative AI becomes an integral part of higher education, community colleges stand at a critical juncture. While AI tools, such as ChatGPT and others, have the potential to transform teaching and learning by offering…
As the fury and devastation of Hurricane Helene became clear, thousands of North Carolinians rushed into action to save lives and serve their communities. First responders, healthcare providers and line workers – many of whom…
Open educational resources (OER) represent more than just cost-saving tools — they are a significant social innovation. Experts from every field — the humanities, the sciences, business, technology and education — voluntarily contribute their time…
As the 2024 presidential election nears, civic engagement efforts are ramping up across the U.S. to ensure all eligible voters make it to the polls. Student voters represent an important demographic of the overall electorate….
By now, you’ve seen the predictions that artificial intelligence could replace entire job categories — from customer service to assembly line workers. It’s much more likely, however, that AI will be less of a job…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced this week the 200 institutions — nearly half of which are community and technical colleges — that are eligible for the new Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. Part of the…
The role of college leadership has significantly evolved in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). With AI transforming various sectors, higher education is no exception. Colleges can no longer afford to ignore AI and the…