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Group: Without Middle Class, Community Colleges Will Be ‘Separate and Unequal’26 Mar 2012

The economic, social, and racial divides in higher education are growing, says Richard Kahlenberg of the Century Foundation, which has created a task force on "Preventing Community Colleges from Becoming Separate and Unequal."

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Fewer women enrolling in STEM classes in community colleges

While it has been argued that science, technology, engineering and math may open the door to more job opportunities, it seems that fewer women are pursuing those courses of study, at least at the nation’s community colleges.0 comments
President Obama visit to Prince George’s Community College underscores workforce training partnerships between colleges and businesses

LARGO, Md. – Officially, President Barack Obama’s speech here at Prince George’s Community College on Thursday was billed as an effort to underscore how the college is partnering with local businesses to prepare people for the workforce.0 comments
Prevention of unwanted pregnancies – a way to boost community college retention?

Does the prevention of unwanted pregnancies among students help to boost community college retention and graduation rates? The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) appears to think so.0 comments
College transfers on the rise: More students attending more than one institution

A trend is playing out at colleges and universities around the nation: More students are transferring – or taking classes at another institution – before earning a degree.0 comments

14 online learning challenges at community colleges

16 May 2012

Ever wonder if the online learning team at your community college is anywhere near normal? Is your distance learning program facing the same challenges as peer institutions across the nation?
Accountability – Less of the Same

16 May 2012

In my state, as in many, there’s a move afoot at the state level to impose greater “accountability” throughout public higher education, but especially on community colleges.

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