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Faculty & Staff

Seizure of Kansas Student Newspapers Shone Light on Dispute

WICHITA, Kan. — A federal mediator is expected to hear arguments next month over a grievance stemming from a fray between administrators at Hutchinson Community College and student journalists and their suspended professor. The dispute resulted in administrators cancelling media classes near the semester’s end and briefly seizing an edition of The Hutchinson Collegian. The […]

Tennessee Legislature Passes Free Tuition Program

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee’s new plan to allow older adults without a college degree or certificate to attend community college free of charge will serve as a model as more states consider similar policies, experts and school administrators said Friday. The state General Assembly passed the bill pushed by Gov. Bill Haslam, who is expected […]

Community Colleges Working Around State Budget Cuts

Financial struggles pose a problem for many community colleges, and can be expected to continue for the foreseeable future particularly as a number of states face ongoing budget shortfalls.

Dr. Scott Ralls

Community Colleges

Two Community College Presidents Shattering Stereotypes

Rowena Tomaneng and Thuy Thi Nguyen are both new presidents of community colleges who are leading their institutions into greatness.

Community Colleges

Stakeholders Divided Over Accreditation Reform

As Congress seeks to reform the accreditation system for institutions of higher education, one expert says it should avoid a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

N.Y. College President Heard Blaming Alleged Assault Victim

SANBORN, N.Y. — A New York community college president who was recorded disparaging an alleged victim of sexual assault has retired, just before a vote to consider firing him. Niagara County Community College says James Klyczek notified the board of trustees of his retirement shortly before a special meeting Wednesday evening in which the trustees […]

Leadership & Policy

Hispanic Leadership Pipeline Proving Vital

Programs that prepare Hispanic role models for executive leadership are of increasing importance, especially as Hispanic enrollment in community colleges, now at an all-time high, continues to grow.

Dr. Antonio Perez, president of the Borough of Manhattan Community College, is leading an effort to underwrite the NCCHC Leadership Fellows Program.

Leadership & Policy

Lakin Institute a Model Program for Black CEO Development

The Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership was founded to prepare Black senior level community college executives for positions as chief executive officers.

Tennessee Reconnect to Clear Path to Degrees for Adult Learners

Adult learners over the age of 24 would be eligible to attend two years of community college tuition-free under the Tennessee Reconnect bill.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam

McClenney Kicks Off AACC Convention

Dr. Kay McClenney, senior adviser to the president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, delivers remarks at the opening session of the 97th AACC Annual Convention in New Orleans. McClenney, right, is the recipient of the 2017 Diverse Champions Award presented by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. AACC also presented the Harry S. Truman […]

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Community College Diversity Pacesetters to be Recognized

Each year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) honors community colleges that serve as exemplars in reimagining institutions not as they are, but as they should be.

Dr. E. Ann McGee is the president of Seminole State College.

Report: Community College Full-time Students More Likely to Graduate

Attending even just one semester of community college full-time, however, gives students a better chance of completing college, according to a report out on Wednesday.

Dr. Evelyn Waiwaiole is director of the Center for Community College Student Engagement.

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