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Section: Institutions > Community Colleges
Students
DeVos Says Community Colleges Key to Workforce Development
Community colleges will play an important role in advancing President Donald Trump’s workforce agenda, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said at a meeting of community college leaders Thursday. It was DeVos’ first appearance at a conference event in her new role.
February 16, 2017
Students
President Gates Black: Labor Market Sets Course for Community College
As she prepares to transition from Tarrant County College District in Texas to assume the leadership of Delaware County Community College, Dr. L. Joy Gates Black reflects on changes in the community college sector.
January 30, 2017
Students
2 Push for Community Colleges to Leave University System
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Two retired administrators want the Nevada Legislature to separate community colleges from what they call a university-centric funding system. Community colleges will get about $21 million out of $115 million in education funding increases over the next two years under Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget, the Nevada Appeal reported. Retired community college […]
January 29, 2017
Students
N.Y. Lawmakers Question Cost of Gov. Cuomo’s Free Tuition Plan
ALBANY, N.Y. — State lawmakers questioned the price tag of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to make college tuition free for middle class students Tuesday, suggesting the true cost of the proposal could be far higher. The proposal has won the Democratic governor national attention and applause from education advocates, but lawmakers said during a budget […]
January 25, 2017
Students
Experts: Game Plan Key to Managing Campus Sports Crisis
Several prominent names in the world of college sports say they cannot emphasize enough the importance of being proactive and having a plan to deal with crises.
January 24, 2017
Students
Costs of College Meal Plans Getting Tougher to Swallow
An analysis of campus dining contracts from around the country shows that colleges are charging students far more for each meal than the typical American spends to eat at home, helping drive the rising cost of higher education.
January 23, 2017
Students
Some Ohio Colleges Won’t act on State’s Concealed Carry Law
CLEVELAND — Officials at some public and private colleges in Ohio say they don’t plan to take action on a new state law taking effect this spring that allows permit holders to carry a concealed firearm on campus. Under the bill signed by Republican Gov. John Kasich last month, firearms are allowed only if a […]
January 22, 2017
Women
Rhode Island Governor Looks to Pioneer Free Tuition for All
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A college-for-all idea that sparked Democratic voter enthusiasm during the presidential race could now be tested in the smallest state. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo said she is pushing to make Rhode Island the first state to guarantee free access for every student who wants to go to college. The idea of expanding […]
January 22, 2017
Students
Florida Community College Students Experience Washington Politics Up Close
For the past two weeks, a group of Miami Dade College students and faculty advisors has joined students at a number of select institutions participating in The Washington Center’s 2017 Presidential Inauguration Academic Seminar.
January 19, 2017
Students
Portland CC Supports Students Who’ve Been in Foster Care
At Portland Community College (PCC), administrators and faculty are looking for ways to meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable students on campus, including students who have previously been in the foster care system.
January 18, 2017
Faculty & Staff
Diverse Docket: Court Rules Kankakee CC Did Not Violate Religious Rights
An Illinois community college did not violate the religious rights of a student excluded from its paramedic program for refusing to be vaccinated, an appeals panel has ruled.
January 17, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Bipartisan Congressional Effort Aimed at Protecting Undocumented DREAMERS
Called the “Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act,” or “BRIDGE Act,” the law will give students temporary protection from deportation, and allow work permits to continue without interruption.
January 16, 2017
Community Colleges
City College of San Francisco Wins Accreditation Fight
SAN FRANCISCO — City College of San Francisco — one of California’s largest community colleges — has won its five-year fight to keep its accreditation. Chancellor Susan Lamb said in an email Friday that the accrediting commission had decided to extend the school’s seal of approval for a full term of seven years. The San […]
January 16, 2017
Students
Growth in K-12 Student Diversity Impacts Postsecondary Education
With the rise in diversity, colleges and universities need to focus on how to not only enroll student of color, but to ensure their success.
January 11, 2017
Community Colleges
Pearl River Community College President to Retire in June
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College President William Lewis is set to retire this summer. News outlets report that school officials in a news release that Lewis notified the college’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday that he will retire June 30. He has been president of PRCC since 2000. Adam Breerwood, vice president for […]
January 11, 2017
Champions Award
Kay McClenney Named as 2017 Diverse Champions Award Winner
Dr. Kay McClenney, a veteran leader in education and a community college advocate, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Diverse Champions Award.
January 10, 2017
Students
Diverse Conversations: How Trump Presidency Will Affect HBCUs, HSIs
Looking at his proposed ideas and policies, here are some ways that these institutions could be affected once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
January 4, 2017
Students
New York Gov. Cuomo Proposes Free Tuition for Lower Income Students
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to offer free tuition to low and middle income college students attending public colleges and universities in the state.
January 3, 2017
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