AdminOther NewsCommunity College Philanthropy Experiences Shift Amid PandemicDr. Allan Sklar wasn’t sure what to expect when he started taking classes at Virginia Western Community College in the summer of 2018. Sklar, a nephrologist, had found himself with an increasing amount of free time as he began to transition to retirement. He decided to revisit other interests, starting with his lifelong love of […]January 5, 2021Other NewsCommunity Colleges Need Their Own Assistant Secretary in Biden’s AdministrationWith the recent nomination of Miguel Cardona for secretary of Education, President-elect Joe Biden is demonstrating how personnel decisions may be the clearest indication of an incoming administration’s priorities for immediate action. Cardona’s laudable background as a public school teacher and superintendent signals the priority that K-12 education will get in Biden’s Cabinet. Read MoreDecember 31, 2020Other NewsA Billion Dollars in Federal Relief is Coming to California’s Community Colleges and Their StudentsCalifornia’s community colleges are expected to receive a massive infusion of federal relief money to buttress their crimped finances and send desperately needed cash directly to students after Congress this week approved a $900 billion rescue package and $1.4 trillion spending bill. Read MoreDecember 31, 2020Other NewsLate LCCC Professor, One of School’s First, Leaves $1 Million Gift to StudentsA late Lehigh Carbon Community College professor and pioneer in the school’s technology department has left a $1 million gift behind to provide scholarships for students studying technology. Read MoreDecember 31, 2020Other NewsWhy Fewer Adults Enrolled in Community Colleges This FallCommunity colleges were expecting an increase in enrollment as people struggled to find work this fall. So it came as a surprise when enrollment dropped nearly 10% overall. Read MoreDecember 31, 2020Other NewsPassaic County Community College Announces First Esports Coordinator/CoachPassaic County Community College Athletic Director Wayne Martin has announced the appointment of Lamar Carter as PCCC’s new ESports Coordinator/Coach. A New Jersey native, Coach Carter will assist in the development, implementation, and future expansion of the ESports program for the entire PCCC community. Read MoreDecember 22, 2020Other NewsColorado Community College System Awarded $1 Million to Reshape Law Enforcement TrainingLast week, the Colorado Community College Foundation announced that the Colorado Health Foundation awarded a $1 million grant to the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) to reshape law enforcement training and better prepare future officers to serve and protect all members of Colorado’s diverse communities. Read MoreDecember 22, 2020Other NewsTurtle Mountain Community College Receives $8M DonationNearly a week ago, MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, announced she has given $4.2 billion in recent months to help those impacted by COVID-19. One recipient of a portion of this donation is Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt. Read MoreDecember 22, 2020Other NewsHolyoke Community College Program Trains Disabled for Cybersecurity JobsThe Holyoke Community College partners with the Massachusetts Rehab Commission for a pilot program that trains disabled people for cybersecurity jobs. Read MoreDecember 22, 2020Other NewsCommunity Colleges Must Move Beyond Opportunity, Focus on SuccessWhile we know that hard work and persistence are essential to success, we also know that opportunity and access are the true keys to student persistence and achievement. The modern community college was established in all states following passage of the GI Bill, which resulted in hundreds of thousands of vets entering American higher education […]December 18, 2020Previous PagePage 24 of 286Next Page
