Filling gaps and fueling futures
Technology is a double-edged sword: The more it can do, the more complex knowledge we need to use it. In fact, a 2023 study from Deloitte found that nearly 90% of technology leaders interviewed cited…
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Washington Watch: Different visions for a 2024 Farm Bill
Leaders of the Senate and House committees overseeing agriculture issues last week released competing visions for the 2024 reauthorization of the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is the governing legislation for U.S. Department of Agriculture…
AACC looks at the new Title IX regulations
In addition to dealing with the botched FAFSA rollout and preparing for other major regulations, community colleges are scrambling to absorb the new requirements imposed upon them by the final Title IX rules. And they…
Using OER to promote cultural competency, student engagement
As Ethnic Studies professors in the City University of New York (CUNY) system, we believe in the importance of teaching Black history in an authentic way. Naturally, we were thrilled to help build and facilitate…
Washington Watch: Winners, losers under the College Cost Reduction Act
Republicans on the House Education and the Workforce Committee last week released an institutional impact analysis of key portions of H.R. 6951, known as the College Cost Reduction Act, which was passed by the committee…
Raising STEMM equity and excellence
Leaders from across science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) this week convened in Washington, D.C., to launch the STEMM Equity and Excellence 2050 – A National Strategy for Progress and Prosperity. Spearheaded by the…
Washington Watch: Updates on FY 25 earmarks
Although Congress just passed its fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations package a month ago, lawmakers have already begun the process for crafting FY 2025’s appropriations bills. As has been the case for the last several…
Viewpoint: Climate justice across the curriculum
As stated by the United Nations’ Climate Justice Global Alliance, climate justice is the moral and ethical principle that seeks to address the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities and future generations. It…
Washington Watch: A look at FY24 community college earmarks
With Congress wrapping up the fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations process late last month, dozens of community colleges across the country are set to receive thousands of dollars for special projects, ranging from child-care centers…
Advocacy quick hits: Your weekly FAFSA update
The U.S. Education Department this week released another update on its plans to help students and colleges correct and complete Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that had been rejected due to errors. As…