Cost makes the difference for community college bachelor’s students
When Mark chose a college, affordability was top of mind. “Cost was a big factor for me. I wanted to be able to pay for college without taking out big loans, or really any loans,…
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Washington Watch: House unveils bipartisan workforce Pell legislation
In a major step towards establishing Pell Grant eligibility for students in short-term workforce education programs, House members on Tuesday introduced the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (BWPA). The bill is a product of months-long negotiations…
Digital efforts yield enrollment boost: A success story
Each year, community college marketing and admissions teams ask themselves the same question: What can we do differently this year to increase enrollment? At North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), digital marketing has been a…
Washington Watch: New negotiated rulemaking tables in early 2024
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week announced it will convene negotiated rulemaking tables on Title IV program integrity and institutional quality issues in early 2024. The rulemaking sessions, taking place on January 8-11, February…
For better transfer student outcomes, Pa. needs to transfer more money
Pennsylvania recently approved funds for some of its four-year universities after a months-long standoff in state government. Funds include $600 million for Lincoln, Temple, Pitt, Penn State and Pennsylvania College of Technology while avoiding a…
Should faculty use AI to write recommendation letters?
If you attended an academic conference in the past six months, was the keynote address about AI? Likely so, and for good reason! It has been approximately a year since the advent of ChatGPT, and…
Community colleges spur small business
Small businesses drive the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses accounted for 12.7 million (62%) of new jobs created between 1995 and 2020, and 44% of U.S. economic activity in…
Collaborating with local Native tribes
At the heart of Central Wyoming College’s service area rests the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR), home to Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. Headquartered in Fremont County, but also serving Hot Springs and Teton…
Washington Watch: Expect new FAFSA form by year’s end
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be live for students and families by December 31, with additional implementation steps taking place over the winter months, the U.S. Education Department (ED) announced…
Creating college values and living by them daily
Many colleges have institutional values, but how many employees can name them? How many employees live by them? As the first community college in the country with an engagement coach training program accredited by the…