AdminOther NewsMore Than 40K Apply for Free Community College in Michigan During First Two WeeksMore than 40,000 Michiganders have applied for free community college under the Michigan Reconnect program announced two weeks ago. The bipartisan plan will give any Michigander who is 25 or older the chance to get a tuition-free associate degree from a community college or skills certificate. Read MoreFebruary 19, 2021Other NewsPatrick Named GCC’s Diversity DirectorDr. Alexander Patrick is taking on the new role of Glendale Community College director of diversity, equity and inclusion for three years. He is in his fifth year serving as part-time residential faculty in the college’s social studies department. “I see this role as working to improve the success of all students, especially the ones […]February 19, 2021Other NewsMore Than $1M Awarded to Boost STEM Faculty Diversity, Gender EquityIncreasing diversity and gender equity across the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges is the focus of a $1-million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE program awarded to UH in 2017, to conduct an institutional assessment and implement a mentorship and peer-to-peer coaching program at the UH Community Colleges. Read MoreFebruary 19, 2021Other NewsHarrisburg Area Community College Faculty Rally to UnionizeA few dozen Harrisburg Area Community College faculty members gathered near campus to rally for a union on Saturday, PennLive reported. Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021Other NewsHarford Community College Receives More Than $600K From Tucker Charitable TrustHarford Community College Monday announced a $615,848 gift from the Barclay D. Tucker II & Betty Lou Tucker Charitable Trust. The Tucker Charitable Trust was established by longtime supporters of the College who were at the time residents of Havre de Grace. Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021Other NewsIn Rural Colorado, One Town is Looking to Its Community College to Help Survive the End of CoalEven in the dark of night, chalky smoke from the coal power plant looms over Craig. For generations, coal has been a constant in this northwestern Colorado city. But by 2030, the Craig Station stacks will go quiet as Colorado shifts to renewable energy. Coal has fueled not only Colorado’s power needs, but also Craig’s economy. […]February 16, 2021Other NewsFive New Mexico Colleges Plan to Establish Joint Service SystemAfter examining their administrative processes, Central New Mexico Community College, Santa Fe Community College, Clovis Community College, Northern New Mexico College and San Juan College collaborated to establish a common platform for student and financial services. Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021Other NewsJeff Lynn Named Permanent President of Central Alabama Community CollegeAt the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Jeff Lynn as President of Central Alabama Community College (CACC). Lynn has served as Acting President at the college since last June. Read MoreFebruary 12, 2021Other NewsIn the Wake of Social Protests, Colleges and Universities Hire Chief Diversity OfficersIn the wake of ongoing protests, followed by a string of police brutality cases against unarmed Black men and women in 2020, colleges and universities began spotlighting racial injustices on their campuses. Although perhaps not directly prompted by the summer’s protests, higher ed institutions also began hiring chief diversity officers in droves to help address […]February 12, 2021Other NewsRMU Partners With 4 Community Colleges for New Dual Enrollment ProgramLeaders of five higher education institutions in the region announced a new partnership Thursday, with the goal of improving college accessibility and affordability. Officials from Robert Morris University, Community College of Allegheny County, Community College of Beaver County, Butler County Community College and Westmoreland County Community College signed an agreement for a new initiative called […]February 12, 2021Previous PagePage 19 of 286Next Page
