While Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a dedicated opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of our Latinx students and partners, Hillsborough Community College’s commitment goes beyond a month-long celebration. The college prides itself on…
The U.S. government is making massive investments to update America’s infrastructure so we can meet some of the biggest challenges of this century: addressing climate change, improving economic competitiveness, and safeguarding our supply chain. This…
With no signs of progress in crafting a bipartisan funding extension, a federal government shutdown looks all but inevitable starting October 1. The closure will affect government staffing, program administration and the distribution of public…
Over the past several years, community colleges have increasingly focused on helping students prepare for the workplace of today and tomorrow and on helping employers meet their labor force needs. Yet, prospective college students and…
The American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Office of Government Relations hosted its annual Advocates in Action meeting on Monday and Tuesday. More than 70 community college presidents, government relations directors, and other campus administrators…
The U.S. Department of Justice last month issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on website accessibility for public entities, including public colleges and universities. The new regulations seek to ensure that people with disabilities…
Sponsored content There’s a good reason 85,000 students call Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) their home. Students can choose from CSCU’s 12 community colleges, four universities, or its online degree program. Plus, CSCU has…
With the power to inform, connect, engage and make presidents more visible, social media emerged as a vital instrument in educational leaders’ arsenals. Through insights garnered from discussions with 10 community college presidents effectively leveraging…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) this week released a proposed increase in the salary level below which employees may not be considered “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), thus setting a new…
Congressional lawmakers have spent the August recess visiting their home states, districts and (hopefully) community colleges, but they have a daunting task awaiting them when they return to Washington. September 30 marks the end of…