AdminHealthCommunity College Student Housing Needs Heightened Amid COVID-19 PandemicStudent housing at community colleges is somewhat rare — only 28% of community colleges in America have on-campus dormitory options for their students. But the last twenty years have seen a growing number of community colleges try to find creative ways to help their students who are housing or food insecure. “Students have to decide […]July 9, 2021Other NewsPre-K Programs, Community Colleges Foresee Economic Growth with Biden’s Education Expansion PlanPresident Joe Biden is looking to break down barriers by providing free education opportunities for people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to get access to proper schooling. The administration’s “Build Back Better” plan is a $1.8 trillion proposal under the American Families Plan. The president says it will invest in making college more affordable for low […]July 9, 2021Other NewsTexas Community Colleges Can Now Offer 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree ProgramsGov. Greg Abbott signed a bill allowing community colleges to offer multiple bachelor’s degree programs. House Bill 3348 is now a law in Texas, which means community colleges across the state can offer up to five, four-year bachelor’s degree programs. Read MoreJuly 6, 2021Other NewsWayne Community College Launches One of The Nation’s First Artificial Intelligence ProgramsWayne Community College is set to become the second community college in the country to launch an artificial intelligence program for students. Program leaders hope the cutting-edge track will help WCC students and the Goldsboro community capitalize on the state’s burgeoning tech boom. Read MoreJuly 6, 2021Other NewsChancellor Carlos O. Turner Cortez Ushers in New Era at San Diego Community College DistrictChancellor Carlos O. Turner Cortez, Ph.D., took over on July 1 as chief executive officer of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), the district’s first new chancellor in 17 years. Having most recently served as president of the San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE), the largest noncredit adult education institution in the nation, […]July 6, 2021Other NewsWill Free Community College Hurt HBCU Enrollment?President Biden’s American Families Plan aims to create free community college for all and cover the first two years of costs for low- to middle- income students who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Some conservatives have been quick to point to the price tag of Biden’s proposal ($1.8 trillion), […]July 6, 2021Other NewsA NW Community College History Instructor to Compete On ‘Jeopardy!’ MondayThe parade of players with Northwest ties continues with the Monday, June 28, episode of “Jeopardy!” Among the three contestants is Courtney Shah, who the “Jeopardy!” bio says is a community college history instructor from Portland. The Lower Columbia College Twitter account says, “Guess who’s going to be on Jeopardy tonight? LCC’s very own history instructor, Dr. Courtney Shah!” Lower Columbia College is based in […]June 29, 2021Other NewsPeter Grant Jordan to Become Next Dutchess Community College PresidentState University of New York Board of Trustees has named Peter Grant Jordan to become the next president of Dutchess Community College, effective Aug. 2. Read MoreJune 29, 2021Other NewsInvestigation Finds History of Race/Gender-Related Issues at Manchester Community CollegeA six-month investigation into allegations of discrimination against Black and female employees at Manchester Community College (MCC) has found a “history of culture/climate issues with racial undertones,” Hartford Courant reported. Read MoreJune 29, 2021Other NewsRetiring President Dr. Diana M. Doyle Leaves Behind Legacy of Student Success Arapahoe Community CollegeDr. Diana M. Doyle, president of Colorado’s Arapahoe Community College (ACC), has strategically navigated the impact of the pandemic, calling on her 43 years of experience in higher education. Doyle has been the president of ACC for the past 11 years, and, when she retires at the end of this academic year, she will do […]June 29, 2021Previous PagePage 4 of 286Next Page