Promising results for Tennessee adult college advising modelNavigate Reconnect significantly aids adult learners in enrolling and remaining in college, particularly among marginalized demographics.Coaching support leads to higher enrollment and completion rates for adult students in Tennessee.
Understanding adult college student success needsIncreasing enrollment of adult learners highlights the need for supportive educational structures and career guidance.Adult learners face challenges balancing education with personal responsibilities, underscoring the need for tailored support.
Promising results for Tennessee adult college advising modelNavigate Reconnect significantly aids adult learners in enrolling and remaining in college, particularly among marginalized demographics.Coaching support leads to higher enrollment and completion rates for adult students in Tennessee.
Understanding adult college student success needsIncreasing enrollment of adult learners highlights the need for supportive educational structures and career guidance.Adult learners face challenges balancing education with personal responsibilities, underscoring the need for tailored support.
Q&A with the authors of "Discredited"The transfer process from community colleges to four-year institutions is complex and filled with barriers, disadvantaging students significantly.
In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fallCollege enrollment in the U.S. rose 4.5% last fall, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Grassroots college leader group resists anti-DEI legislationChaos from anti-DEI legislation threatens higher education's mission, stressing the need for strategic responses among college leaders.
Students more likely to enroll in college based on proximityGeography severely impacts access to higher education, particularly for marginalized students like Hispanic, Black, and low-income individuals.
Employers, four-year colleges provide community college internshipsCommunity college students lack access to internships and experiential learning despite their significant role in career readiness.
New federal student success recognition program rolls outThe Biden administration is recognizing colleges that support economic mobility for low-income students through a new recognition program.
Q&A with the authors of "Discredited"The transfer process from community colleges to four-year institutions is complex and filled with barriers, disadvantaging students significantly.
In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fallCollege enrollment in the U.S. rose 4.5% last fall, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Grassroots college leader group resists anti-DEI legislationChaos from anti-DEI legislation threatens higher education's mission, stressing the need for strategic responses among college leaders.
Students more likely to enroll in college based on proximityGeography severely impacts access to higher education, particularly for marginalized students like Hispanic, Black, and low-income individuals.
Employers, four-year colleges provide community college internshipsCommunity college students lack access to internships and experiential learning despite their significant role in career readiness.
New federal student success recognition program rolls outThe Biden administration is recognizing colleges that support economic mobility for low-income students through a new recognition program.
CSU Opposes Bills to Expand Ability of Community Colleges to Offer Nursing BA DegreesCalifornia's nursing shortage may resolve by 2027 due to increased program enrollment.Despite future resolution, specific sub-shortages, especially for bachelor's degree nurses, remain a concern.
A US semiconductor industry in crisis needs a workforce that doesn't yet existCommunity colleges are essential for training a skilled workforce in the semiconductor industry, filling significant employment gaps.
MetroED gets state grant for green tech programsMetroED received a $1 million grant to enhance career technical education focused on sustainable industries and meet regional workforce demands.
WIOA reauthorization included in government funding billThe proposed funding plan includes key workforce development legislation, crucial for community college job training, and must be passed by December 20 to avoid a shutdown.
Community colleges in the lurch after WIOA bill foundersThe bipartisan effort to reauthorize the workforce development law has failed, impacting funding for community colleges and job training opportunities.
CSU Opposes Bills to Expand Ability of Community Colleges to Offer Nursing BA DegreesCalifornia's nursing shortage may resolve by 2027 due to increased program enrollment.Despite future resolution, specific sub-shortages, especially for bachelor's degree nurses, remain a concern.
A US semiconductor industry in crisis needs a workforce that doesn't yet existCommunity colleges are essential for training a skilled workforce in the semiconductor industry, filling significant employment gaps.
MetroED gets state grant for green tech programsMetroED received a $1 million grant to enhance career technical education focused on sustainable industries and meet regional workforce demands.
WIOA reauthorization included in government funding billThe proposed funding plan includes key workforce development legislation, crucial for community college job training, and must be passed by December 20 to avoid a shutdown.
Community colleges in the lurch after WIOA bill foundersThe bipartisan effort to reauthorize the workforce development law has failed, impacting funding for community colleges and job training opportunities.
Jill Biden steps down as community college instructorJill Biden concludes her teaching career at Northern Virginia Community College after 15 transformative years.
New law streamlines free tuition at West Valley, Mission collegesAB 3158 simplifies the tuition waiver process, ensuring local students can access free education without bureaucratic hurdles.
Op-ed: College brings hope to incarcerated students - San Jose SpotlightEducation reduces recidivism rates for incarcerated individuals.
MetroED gets state grant for green tech programsMetroED received a nearly $1 million grant to enhance technical education for sustainable jobs in response to workforce needs.The funding focuses on preparing students for careers in green technology and meeting regional labor market demands.
WalletHub gives high ratings to South Bay community collegesSan Jose-Evergreen Community College District excels in diversity and education quality, ranking among California's top colleges and nationally recognized for diverse faculties.
Penn State Commonwealth and community colleges collaboratePartnership between Penn State and Pennsylvania community colleges for smooth transfer processCommon dual-admission program for students in associate degree programs at community colleges to secure admission at Penn State
Jill Biden steps down as community college instructorJill Biden concludes her teaching career at Northern Virginia Community College after 15 transformative years.
New law streamlines free tuition at West Valley, Mission collegesAB 3158 simplifies the tuition waiver process, ensuring local students can access free education without bureaucratic hurdles.
Op-ed: College brings hope to incarcerated students - San Jose SpotlightEducation reduces recidivism rates for incarcerated individuals.
MetroED gets state grant for green tech programsMetroED received a nearly $1 million grant to enhance technical education for sustainable jobs in response to workforce needs.The funding focuses on preparing students for careers in green technology and meeting regional labor market demands.
WalletHub gives high ratings to South Bay community collegesSan Jose-Evergreen Community College District excels in diversity and education quality, ranking among California's top colleges and nationally recognized for diverse faculties.
Penn State Commonwealth and community colleges collaboratePartnership between Penn State and Pennsylvania community colleges for smooth transfer processCommon dual-admission program for students in associate degree programs at community colleges to secure admission at Penn State
As free college drives up enrollment, community college professors want raisesMassachusetts community college salaries are lower than peer states, affecting faculty retention and financial stability, despite increasing enrollments due to programs like MassEducate.
Former Foothills president gets $215,000 to settle her lawsuit against the college districtThuy Thi Nguyen received $215,000 to settle a lawsuit after faculty conflict led to her departure from Foothill College.
S&P optimistic about community college financial trendsCommunity colleges are showing signs of recovery from pandemic-related losses, with increasing enrollment and financial stability.
State budget error could cost Washington community collegesThe Washington governor's office plans to cut $28.5 million from community colleges, risking layoffs and program closures due to budget misallocations.
Education officials concerned funding for New Jersey community colleges could be cutProposed budget may cut $20 million from community colleges in New JerseyPossible impacts include devastating consequences on programs and student affordability
State budget error could cost Washington community collegesThe Washington governor's office plans to cut $28.5 million from community colleges, risking layoffs and program closures due to budget misallocations.
Education officials concerned funding for New Jersey community colleges could be cutProposed budget may cut $20 million from community colleges in New JerseyPossible impacts include devastating consequences on programs and student affordability
This California College Lets Homeless Students Sleep Safely in Their Cars on Campus. Why Don't Other Schools Do It? | KQEDThe bill to create pilot programs for secure overnight parking at colleges was killed due to high costs and opposition from some educational institutions.
Homeless students can sleep safely in their cars at this California college. Other campuses say noThe Safe Parking Program at Long Beach City College supports homeless students by providing safe overnight parking and access to essential resources.
Six initiatives for transfer student successMost community college students aspire to earn a bachelor's degree, yet a small percentage succeed, highlighting a gap in transfer completion rates.
The new kids on campus? Toddlers, courtesy of Head StartAccess to on-campus child care eases the burden for college student parents.Head Start programs at colleges support low-income student parents.
Six initiatives for transfer student successMost community college students aspire to earn a bachelor's degree, yet a small percentage succeed, highlighting a gap in transfer completion rates.
The new kids on campus? Toddlers, courtesy of Head StartAccess to on-campus child care eases the burden for college student parents.Head Start programs at colleges support low-income student parents.
Helping online students self-direct their college educationThe study emphasizes the importance of self-regulated learning interventions for online community college students to improve engagement and outcomes.
GMU, NOVA transfer partnership improves student successUpward transfer challenges persist from community colleges to universities, but partnerships like ADVANCE can improve outcomes for students.
Spring enrollment inches up for second straight yearUndergraduate enrollment increased by 2.5% in spring, led by community colleges and historically Black colleges. Graduate enrollment also rose, showing recovery from the COVID-19 impact.
Helping learners plan their path through college: Key PodcastGuided pathways model helps community college students reach educational goals with clearer paths.
A hopeful first year for new Texas funding modelTexas community colleges transitioned to a performance-based funding model, incentivizing student success and workforce readiness through increased funding.
Community colleges, HBCUs get cyber talent boost under bipartisan House billThe Cybersecurity Clinics Grant Program Act aims to provide cybersecurity education to students at community colleges and minority-serving institutions, offering practical experience and certifications, and creating a talent pipeline nationally.