AdminBlogs/OpinionThe ChallengeWe know a college education has never been more essential to the success of families seeking living-wage jobs. And we know that for many, community colleges provide a critical — and sometimes an only — pathway to a meaningful credential. And yet, precisely because of their unique role, community colleges are also responsible for educating […]September 13, 2018FinanceCollege Prepares for Funding Formula Tied to Student SuccessWhen the Glendale Community College board ratifies its budget, as expected, at the next meeting Sept. 11, the 91-year institution will begin a new era of funding, one that is based on student success rather than enrollment size. The board held the first of two readings of the proposed 2018-19 budget earlier this month and […]September 13, 2018FinanceNevada Waives Costs for Foster ChildrenLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — For teenagers in the foster system the dream of a college education is often only a dream. Until now. The Nevada System of Higher Education is announcing a new program; waiving almost all fees for foster kids essentially giving them a free or nearly-free chance at college at community colleges or state-run […]September 13, 2018FinanceNew Deal Offers Community College Grads a Price BreakJAMESTOWN — GTCC has a new deal to help its graduates earn a bachelor’s degree for no more than $10,000. The arrangement signed this week with Fayetteville State University — called the $10K Pathway Plan — is open to GTCC graduates who want to pursue one of these five degrees: criminal justice, fire and emergency […]September 13, 2018Other NewsSan Diego Promise Program Expands Its ReachThe timing was perfect for Claudia Osuna. The 47-year-old obtained her permanent U.S. residency and completed a GED program through San Diego City College’s Educational Cultural Complex. She now had the opportunity to go to college — a first in her family — but uncertainty remained. “I was scared,” said Osuna. “I didn’t know how […]September 13, 2018Blogs/OpinionQuality EducationDelaware County Community College offers people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and languages affordable access to quality education that can lift them out of poverty. Small class sizes, affordable tuition, scholarships, generous tuition assistance, short-term certificates or associate degrees, and knowledgeable, caring instructors and staff are our hallmarks. Just ask 2004 graduate Habibah Sulayman Smith, […]September 11, 2018FinanceMichigan Parents Excited about Free College PlanGRAND RAPIDS, MI – Parents dropping off their children at Grand Rapids Public Schools Wednesday, Sept. 5, expressed excitement and relief about the Michigan Promise Zone designation and the potential for free college tuition. Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal announced Tuesday, Sept. 4, that Grand Rapids was approved as one of the 15 Michigan Promise Zones. […]September 11, 2018FinanceCUNY “Start” Program Gives Remedial Students Low-Cost OptionA new report that examined the impact of the City University of New York (CUNY) “Start” program has found that it’s working. Start offers an inexpensive replacement for students who would normally enter remedial college courses to build their math, reading and writing skills. Instead of taking those classes and draining their financial aid for […]September 11, 2018FinanceN.J. Colleges Compete for Pilot ProgramDon Borden, Camden County College’s president, finds evidence of local financial struggles right outside his school’s Blackwood campus. “The perception is that poverty in our county is centered in the city of Camden, when, in reality, there are pockets of poverty in many parts, including the southern area, where our main campus is,” he said. […]September 11, 2018Other NewsCollege Population Predicted to Fall More Than 15%What does the declining birthrate mean for colleges and universities and the students who hope to get a college degree a decade from now? The answer depends on where you live in the United States and how selective the college is. For most colleges and universities, the outlook is grim. But that could be a […]September 11, 2018Previous PagePage 123 of 286Next Page