AdminOther NewsHCC, GCC, Elms College Presidents Receive National RecognitionThree local college presidents are among only 13 nationwide to be recognized last week for leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion by the Assoc. of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the education-technology company Cengage. Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal, Greenfield Community College President Yves Salomon-Fernández, and Elms College President Harry […]February 2, 2021Other NewsMercer County to Open a Vaccination Site at Mercer County Community CollegeMercer County seeks to open a COVID-19 vaccination site at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) in February. In mid-February the county plans to open the vaccination site for the public. According to Mercer County spokesman Michael Boonin, the college is holding a closed clinic this week to vaccinate its health care staff and nursing students, […]February 2, 2021Other NewsThe Vermont Community Foundation Promotes Early College at CCV With Covid-19 Recovery FundsThe Vermont Community Foundation announced that it has partnered with the Community College of Vermont (CCV) to expand pathways to promising jobs for high school seniors across the state. To help the Vermont high school class of 2022 chart and start their career training, the Community Foundation will offer a total of $1,000 in stipends […]February 2, 2021Other NewsWashington State Community College Introducing Health Information Management Technology Program for Fall 2021Washington State Community College will be introducing a new health program to their campus. This new program will be an extension of the health department with the “Health Information Management Technology” program. The new program will be a two-year associates degree field. Everything will be handled online for all students wanting to take part. Read […]January 29, 2021Other NewsKellogg Community College Works to Close the State’s EMT, Paramedic ShortageWest Michigan Works!, Kellogg Community College, Spectrum Health, Barry County United Way, and Mercy Ambulance teamed up to provide Basic EMT training with expanded assistance and services for residents of Barry County. The Basic EMT course was offered through Kellogg Community College at the Fehsenfeld (Hastings) Campus, using a combination of online lectures and in-person […]January 29, 2021Other NewsVa. House Advances Legislation to Make Community College Tuition-Free for SomeTuition-free community college for some is on track to become a permanent reality in Virginia. Late Thursday, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 2204. The legislation covers community college costs, including tuition for low and middle-income students. Read MoreJanuary 29, 2021Other NewsOklahoma City Community College Removes Land Run MonumentOklahoma City Community College announced today that it has removed a monument depicting the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 from its campus. Read MoreJanuary 29, 2021Other NewsGov. Hogan Adds $20.7 In COVID-19 Relief Funding for Schools, Community Colleges to Help Get Students Back into ClassroomsMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced an additional $20.7 million in education relief funding to help get students back into classrooms amid the coronavirus pandemic. The grants would help k-12 schools, community colleges, independent colleges and schools for the deaf and blind. Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021Other News$40 Million Community College Referendum Would Benefit Maquoketa StudentsJackson County high school students would have more options for college-level courses if voters approve a $40 million bond measure proposed by Eastern Iowa Community Colleges officials. Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021Other NewsFresno-Area College Students Are Doing Better in English, Math. Here’s What ChangedAbout five years ago, Reedley College math instructor Jim Gilmore left a work conference in near disbelief. He had just been shown data suggesting remedial education in community colleges was failing. Although he liked to think himself pragmatic and sensible — he is a mathematician after all — he didn’t want to believe the statistics […]January 26, 2021Previous PagePage 21 of 286Next Page
