AdminOther NewsFriends of George Floyd Remember the Former South Florida State College Student as a ‘Gentle Giant’AVON PARK, Fla. (WFTS) — The death of George Floyd rocked communities big and small across the United States. In a small city in Highlands County, friends are especially feeling the pain. Floyd died during an incident with Minneapolis Police. Read MoreJune 9, 2020LeadershipHeartland Community College President Fills Diversity Post, Calls Action ‘Overdue’NORMAL – It was “somewhat coincidental” that the appointment of an assistant to the president for equity, diversity and inclusion at Heartland Community College comes amid civil unrest following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. But, in a larger sense, it is part of the issues of inequality that have […]June 9, 2020Other NewsCommunity Colleges Debate Police Training as System Expects Enrollment SurgeRALEIGH — The State Board of Community Colleges clashed over spending more than $100,000 on police training as community colleges brace for what could be an unprecedented spike in enrollment. During a tense meeting Friday, June 5, board members voted to beef up police de-escalation and community relations training as protests over the killing of […]June 9, 2020HealthCommunity College Students See Need for Mental Health TherapyStressed by classes, grades, jobs, personal issues and COVID-19, some California community college students are turning to mental health counseling. But the service is scarce and demand is high. The problem is significant: One major study found that community college students reported higher rates of academic impairment due to mental health struggles than students attending […]June 5, 2020Other NewsEnrollment Surges at Germanna Community CollegeGermanna Community College has seen a surge in enrollment during the pandemic, with a 30% increase in summer enrollment over this time last year, according to Dr. Janet Gullickson, Germanna’s president. The boost appears closely tied to the school’s extensive online offerings—a viable way to continue one’s education and career and technical training during the […]June 5, 2020Other NewsNew Study Shows the Need For an Erie County Community CollegeA new report sponsored by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership says there is a need for a brick and mortar freestanding community college in Erie. The study, conducted by Garner Economics, found two key areas impacting Erie’s ability to grow and maintain workforce talent. Read MoreJune 5, 2020Other NewsAfter Killing of George Floyd, California’s Community College Chancellor Wants to Reform How Police Are TrainedEloy Ortiz Oakley wants to change how police officers in California are trained. Oakley is the chancellor of the state’s 115 community colleges and consequently oversees one of the largest training networks for California police. Eighty percent of police officers in California get training at a community college, according to the college system. Read MoreJune 5, 2020Other News1st-Time Community College Students Offered A Guaranteed In At Many Colorado UniversitiesThis fall, first-time college students in Colorado will have a cheaper way to get a four-year degree. The new Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree Program allows those students at Colorado’s 13 community colleges to be conditionally admitted to a participating four-year college once they complete their two-year degree. “In Colorado, our graduation rates are not what they should […]June 2, 2020Other NewsBridging Equity Gaps: Ivy Tech Hires New Vice President of Diversity, Equity and BelongingIn her new role as Ivy Tech Community College’s vice president of diversity, equity and belonging, Doneisha Posey said she will serve as a sounding board. “The position of vice president of diversity, equity and belonging is really the first step for Ivy Tech to take a statewide focus on our diversity and equity efforts,” […]June 2, 2020Other NewsHoward Community College President’s Message On The Death Of George FloydDear Colleagues, As I watched the news unfold over the weekend, I was, as I am sure you were, incredibly disheartened by acts of racism and violence that are tearing our nation apart. It’s hard to believe that, as a young girl growing up in Philadelphia, I saw scenes that are similar to what is […]June 2, 2020Previous PagePage 43 of 286Next Page
