Funding for federal Title III and Title V programs — geared toward colleges that serve a disproportionate number of minorities, low-income and first-generation students — is on solid footing. Laurie Quarlesis a legislative resource associate…
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its official cost estimate for the Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization legislation approved by the House Education and Labor Committee in October. David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice…
Editor’s note: This article is part of a bimonthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Equity, diversity and success for…
The Education Education’s (ED) recently revamped College Scorecard has a new appearance and functionality that includes a variety of program-level data in addition to institutional information. David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice president for government…
Editor’s note: This article is part of a monthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. From new student orientations to…
As we approach the second quarter of the 21st century, our nation’s economic vitality, talent pipeline and civic prosperity are at risk. The “what’s best for me and mine” mindset, the growing divide between the…
As expected, the House Education and Labor Committee on Thursday approved the College Affordability Act (H.R. 4674), a comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice president for government…
Recently, I had the task of signing letters to all employees indicating their adjusted salary with a 2 percent cost-of-living increase. While any increase is good news, I was reminded of what salary each employee…
Leaders of the House Education and Labor Committee plan to mark up their just-introduced bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (HEA) next week. David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice president for government relations at…
College affordability is a hot topic of conversation across the country. As a community college professional, you are likely sitting in the proverbial catbird seat knowing that community colleges offer low-cost, high-quality programs to millions…