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Community Colleges: Page 218

Tribal Colleges Stay True to Mission

Celebrating 40 years, the tribal college movement remains committed to sustaining native culture, language and community, officials say.

Perspectives: More Than Gatekeepers

High school guidance counselors have extraordinary influence in steering Black males to college or to the streets.

Community Colleges

Jackson Community College Targets Town’s Black Male Residents

Just two months after holding its first African-American Male Summit, Jackson (Mich.) Community College (JCC) is taking steps to get Black male students involved in the Michigan town. The college is also quickly becoming the nucleus of community involvement for many African-American residents.

Struggling College Students Turn to Food Banks

Just blocks from the University of Washington, a line of people shuffle toward a food pantry, awaiting handouts such as milk and bread.

Leadership & Policy

Phoenix Police: College Shooter Was Punched First

The most seriously wounded of three people shot in a community-college computer lab had punched the gunman in the face before he opened fire, police say.

Community Colleges

North Carolina to Review Community College Ban on Undocumented Immigrants in August

North Carolina’s community college system said last week it would continue to bar illegal immigrants from enrolling until officials can review a federal opinion that could allow it to drop the policy.

Community College Mentoring Programs Help Students Stay Engaged

Unemployment, poor housing, inadequate preparation, childcare needs, discrimination and low expectations are among the issues that have hampered minority student success at community colleges.

Tenn. County Mayors Seek Tuition-free Community College Education

The county mayors at Knoxville and Memphis say their residents should be able to attend community colleges for free.

Leadership & Policy

Leaders of New Idaho Community College Propose Scaled-back Budget

Administrators for Idaho’s newest college, scheduled to open in January, have proposed cutting a quarter of the school’s budget to avoid breaking a promise to voters to keep property taxes down.

Tenn. County Mayors Seek Tuition-free Community College Education for Residents

The county mayors at Knoxville and Memphis say their residents should be able to attend community colleges for free.

Community Colleges

Best & Brightest: From Homelessness to Sharing the Stage With President Bush

Two years ago, Edith Espinoza would have never imagined that she would one day share the stage with the president of the United States or be the sole provider of her family.

Native Americans

Tribal Colleges-Grants — North Dakota Tribal Colleges Getting Grants

Three tribal colleges in North Dakota are getting federal grants totaling nearly $6 million to improve academic quality, the state’s congressional delegation says.

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