AdminOther NewsWebinar Analyzes Prior-Learning Assessments’ Impact on Adult Student OutcomesUsing firsthand accounts of student experiences and input from higher education leaders, Lumina Foundation’s webinar on Thursday noted the impact of prior-learning assessments (PLA) on adult student outcomes. Read MoreDecember 11, 2020Other NewsDyersburg State Community College Expands Prison Education ProgramOver the years, Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) has worked to bring college courses inside prison walls. Read MoreDecember 8, 2020Other NewsProposal Allowing Out-of-State Representation in Louisiana Higher Ed Boards FailsVoters rejected a proposal to allow out-of-state representation on Louisiana’s higher ed governing boards the News Star reported. Read MoreDecember 8, 2020Other NewsLocal Community Colleges Raise Money for 90,000 Meals for StudentsThe San Diego and Imperial Counties Community College Association raised enough money in its annual Pack the Pantry food drive to provide more than 90,000 meals for local students facing food insecurity, it was announced Monday. Read MoreDecember 8, 2020Other NewsReport: College Completion Rates See Marginal IncreaseNational six-year college completion rates have increased by 0.3% to reach 60.1%, the smallest growth rate within the last five years, according to a new report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). Read MoreDecember 8, 2020Other NewsDr. Marielena DeSanctis Named President of Community College of DenverDr. Marielena DeSanctis will be the next president of Community College of Denver (CCD), effective Jan. 15, 2021. Read MoreDecember 4, 2020Other NewsCraven Community College Student Surprised with New Bike to Get to School & WorkA local community college student who walks to work and school every day, received a special gift Thursday to help with his commute. Alex Everest is putting himself through school at Craven Community College. He also works to help support his parents and siblings, and he walks to school and work everyday. Thursday, the “Bike […]December 4, 2020Other NewsJefferson Community College Releases Plan to Support Regional Economic RecoveryJefferson Community College released its “Now More Than Ever” plan Thursday morning to support the economic recovery of the north country as it struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreDecember 4, 2020Other NewsNew Data: Sharp Declines in Community College Enrollment Are Being Driven by Disappearing Male StudentsThe latest fall college enrollment figures released this month tell a startling story that alarms educators: The sharp declines at community colleges — far larger than at four-year colleges — are due mostly to disappearing male students. Read MoreDecember 4, 2020Other NewsAlexandria Technical and Community College in Pilot Program to Teach Math to MilitaryA new pilot program set to begin in January at the Alexandria Technical and Community College is expected to serve service members, including sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. Read MoreDecember 1, 2020Previous PagePage 26 of 286Next Page
