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Affirmative action is dead; Long live affirmative action

“The big, well-funded, elite research institution is a particularly American phenomenon and represents one of the country’s greatest contributions to the world of knowledge. But…I wonder if America’s success at providing for the top of…




Advocacy quick hits

Student debt cancellation update DACA faces continued challenges NRPM comments due soon Upcoming events Funding opportunities Student debt cancellation update President Joe Biden last week vetoed Congressional Republicans’ legislation to cancel the administration’s broad student…


Successful approaches to workforce, economic development

Discussions on community college workforce programs often miss the connection between career pathways and local economic development strategies in their communities. America’s Hidden Economic Engines: How Community Can Drive Shared Prosperity (editors Robert B. Schwartz…



Cultivating a welcoming culture

Feeling pride in your LGBTQ+ identity is much easier when the people around you and the places you spend time every day are welcoming and affirming to you. There are no doubt thousands of LGBTQ+…



DEI = acceptance, understanding, empathy and more

I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and am pleased to celebrate LGBTQ+ Month.  This national celebration is a reminder of all that has been accomplished and all that remains to be done…


Washington Watch: Movement on key Farm Bill priorities

Congress is working hard to reauthorize the Farm Bill, the governing legislation for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, including agriculture development and nutrition programs. The Farm Bill is reauthorized every five years, with the…