AdminOther NewsJefferson State Community College, Private Sector Partners Launch Training Program for Heavy Equipment OperatorsTogether with more than 20 business and industry partners across Central Alabama, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and Jefferson State Community College in recent days announced a new industry-designed heavy equipment operator pilot program. The program, which is housed at Jefferson State’s Chilton-Clanton campus, addresses the need for more certified construction and heavy equipment workers […]April 13, 2021Other NewsNorthwest Arkansas Community College Gearing Up for Bicycle Technician ProgramNorthwest Arkansas Community College is rolling forward with its plan for a bicycle technician program scheduled to begin this fall. Read MoreApril 13, 2021Other NewsCalifornia’s Community Colleges at Critical Crossroads as More Students Opt Not to AttendCalifornia’s community colleges face a difficult path forward. Across the state, from San Diego to counties on the northern border, enrollments at many community colleges have plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic. Read MoreApril 13, 2021Other NewsAnonymous Donor Makes $1M Donation to UH Community CollegesStudents, staff and faculty at the University of Hawaii’s Hawaii Community College will soon benefit from a new scholarship and professional development opportunities thanks to an anonymous donation of $1 million. According to the University of Hawaii, $920,000 of the monetary funds is set to go to the A Hua Maila Endowed Scholarship to financially support […]April 13, 2021Other NewsMesa Announces Free Community College TuitionResidents and eligible graduating students in Mesa can now apply to Mesa Community College for the 2021 fall semester with tuition costs fully covered for two years, officials announced. Read MoreApril 9, 2021Other NewsLawmaker Wants to Bring Early Childhood Bachelor’s Programs to Community CollegesA bill that would allow community colleges to grant bachelor’s degrees for early childhood education is awaiting consideration before the Senate Higher Education Committee. Senate Bill 1832, sponsored by Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, D-Chicago, would give Illinois community colleges the option to apply for accreditation to offer a baccalaureate-level early education program. Read MoreApril 9, 2021Other NewsReport: Employers Value Liberal EducationEmployers value active and applied learning experiences according to a new report from the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). Read MoreApril 9, 2021Other NewsVirginia Community College Leaders React to Tuition-Free InitiativeWith bipartisan support, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s tuition-free community college initiative, “Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back (G3),” was signed into legislation last week. Read MoreApril 9, 2021Other NewsGet Paid to Get Vaccinated? JCCC Offering $250 to All Employees to Get COVID-19 ShotsJohnson County Community College is offering employees a one-time $250 payment to get the COVID-19 vaccine, as the college makes plans to open up campus more fully for in-person classes in the fall. Read MoreApril 6, 2021Other NewsBill Would Create New Nevada Community College SystemA bill introduced in the Legislature is aimed at creating a separate governing body for Nevada’s community colleges — something proponents have pushed for years. Senate Bill 321, introduced March 22 and referred to the Senate Education Committee, would create the Nevada System of Community Colleges. The bill’s primary sponsors are Sens. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden; […]April 6, 2021Previous PagePage 13 of 286Next Page
