Editor’s note: This article is part of a bimonthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR), an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. Andrea Hansteinis director of…
For many college students, overseas study is a transformative experience. A semester abroad opens new horizons on the world, fosters appreciation for new cultures and languages, and often provides opportunities for critical reflection on long-held…
The term “first responder” is generally applied to police, firefighters, paramedics and others who are first on the scene of an accident, natural disaster or other cataclysm. We owe an immense debt of gratitude to…
Nursing education is entering a new, dynamic period. As a nursing educator and a leader at a community college for many years, the importance of a community college and the impact it plays is demonstrated…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday published its final rule that expands the circumstances under which a non-citizen applying for permanent legal status and others may be deemed a “public charge,” and thus…
Nineteen-year-old Nick Soultanian has been building his own personal computers since the ninth grade, and was adept in code by his senior year of high school. He’s currently preparing for his future career in San…
Thinking of community colleges as a business is not a new concept, but it is a controversial one. Laura B. LeatherwoodDr. Laura B. Leatherwood is president of Blue Ridge Community College in North Carolina.More Posts
As a 14-year-old in the mid-1950s, I crafted a duck boat to paddle on the pond and glide on shallow water in the swamp near my home in rural Massachusetts, attuning myself to the subtle…
States and institutions must address the real issues facing students as they pursue a college degree. The focus should be on the loss of transfer credits and college completion, which would help more students graduate on…
I first became familiar with the idea of something being “transactional” in an economics class. Lynn Tincher-LadnerDr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner is president and CEO of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the international honor society of…