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Community Colleges
First Black Chancellor of Rutgers-Camden Brings Community-conscious Approach to Job
When Dr. Wendell E. Pritchett becomes the first Black chancellor of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden — the southernmost of three regional campuses that make up The State University of New Jersey — he will preside over a campus that is steadily growing even as other institutions are experiencing a decline in enrollment.
May 4, 2009
Community Colleges
SREB Urges States to Improve Adolescent Literacy
With an emphasis on improving overall student achievement, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) has urged states to develop adolescent literacy policies that place top priority on improving public middle and high school reading and writing performance.
May 3, 2009
Community Colleges
Embracing the (Corporate) Work
Embedded in the mission of community colleges is the intent to provide career development, work force training and continuing education for the communities colleges serve.
April 29, 2009
Professional Development
Community Colleges
Unemployed Seek Training for ‘Green Collar’ Jobs
As the economy sheds jobs, community colleges across the country are reporting a surge of unemployed workers enrolling in courses that offer training for “green-collar” jobs.
April 13, 2009
Leadership & Policy
Rutgers Names First Black Chancellor
Rutgers University’s board has appointed the school’s first Black chancellor.
April 5, 2009
Leadership & Policy
Community College Chancellor Nominated for Under Secretary of Education
President Barack Obama intends to nominate Martha J. Kanter, chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District in California, for under secretary of education, the White House announced Tuesday.
April 2, 2009
Leadership & Policy
Community College Chancellor Nominated for Under Secretary of Education
President Barack Obama intends to nominate Martha J. Kanter, chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District in California, for under secretary of education, the White House announced Tuesday. Last week, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan chose Greg Darnieder as his special assistant for college access.
April 1, 2009
Leadership & Policy
March Madness for Tribal Colleges
Sunday presented a sweet feeling of accomplishment for Andrae Domebo and Dani Augare.
March 26, 2009
Community Colleges
Former Rust College Chief Dies in Accident
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss.  _ The former president of Rust College has died in a weekend traffic accident in Holly Springs. Marshall County Coroner James Anderson says 89-year-old William A. McMillan died from injuries he sustained in a car wreck Saturday. Anderson says McMillan was transported to Alliance Medical Hospital where he died from head trauma […]
March 16, 2009
Community Colleges
Foster Kids Find College Help After ‘Aging Out’
Community colleges in several states are working to establish stronger support systems for former foster-care children, who are more likely to wind up homeless or in jail than earn a degree as they struggle to overcome unstable lives.
March 16, 2009
Students
Duncan: Community Colleges Important to Restoring Economy
Miami Dade College nursing student Shelia Martin was re-applying for food stamps online in the school’s downtown computer lab Friday, when she looked up to find Dr. Jill Biden, along with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and a dozen news photographers, hovering over her.
March 8, 2009
Community Colleges
Online Programs See Uptick in Enrollment, Despite Economy
After comparing local college tuition rates, New Jersey resident Shaheed Morris decided that Mercer County Community College (MCCC) was the most affordable choice. But Morris, who recently enrolled in an online communications course, says distance learning is not one-size-fits-all.
March 5, 2009
Community Colleges
‘Sharpening Leadership Skills, Connecting With Sisters’
The Kaleidoscope Leadership Institute provides women of color with the tools to navigate the academy.
March 4, 2009
Students
Bridging the Gap From GED to Community College Student
Community colleges must develop comprehensive transition programs to give GED students a chance to succeed in higher education.
March 4, 2009
Faculty & Staff
Professional Appointments
DR. MARK BREITENBERG is provost of the California College of the Arts. He previously served as dean of Humanities and Design Sciences at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. Breitenberg holds a bachelor’s from the College of William & Mary and a master’s and doctorate from the University of California, San Diego. WANDY […]
March 4, 2009
Latinx
What Will It Take To Increase Hispanics in STEM? Money, of Course
The National Science Foundation came to Hispanic-serving institutions for advice Sunday on the best way to tackle the dearth of Latinos in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
March 1, 2009
Students
Obama’s Call of College for All; Could It Be Done?
In his address to a joint session of Congress last Tuesday, President Barack Obama called for every American to pursue some form of education beyond high school. It’s an ambitious goal – some might say impossible.
March 1, 2009
Students
Community Colleges May Soon Start Turning Students Away
Nicole Rodriguez has been waiting a year to get into Pima Community College’s nursing program. But she’s running out of patience.
February 18, 2009
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