Colleges have until March 1 to apply to be designated eligible for Title III and IV grant funding. Laurie Quarlesis a legislative resource associate at the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts
Allowing state and federal inmates to once again apply for Pell grants — which appears to have support on both sides of the aisle — could happen as Congress is poised to revisit the nation’s…
For decades, the mantra has been that the path to quality or good jobs is paved with postsecondary credentials. Jolanta Juszkiewiczis director of policy analysis at the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts
A free parking spot on campus is a nice perk for community college employees, but new IRS guidance on such benefits may prompt some colleges to pump the breaks on offering it. Laurie Quarlesis a…
As the partial government shutdown continues, the implications for community colleges and their students become increasingly problematic. David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice president for government relations at the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts
Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump signed into law the 2018 Farm Bill. Critical for community college students, the $867 billion bill renews through 2023 the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and a range of…
The U.S. Department of Education last Friday released its long-awaited proposed regulations governing how institutions must treat allegations of sexual harassment to be in compliance with Title IX. Community college leaders will want to familiarize…
November 11 marks Veterans’ Day, a day that reminds us of our military veterans, as well as active duty military personnel, who look to our colleges to pursue their academic and career goals. Laurie Quarlesis…
Although all election results are not yet final, the continued Republican control of the U.S. Senate and the Democrats’ securing a majority in the House portends significant shifts in higher education policymaking in Washington, D.C….
The last of the four rounds of the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College to Career Training (TAACCCT) grants wrapped up in September. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president of government relations at the…