AdminOther NewsCommunity College Leaders Prepare to Lobby on Capitol HillWASHINGTON — On Tuesday, day three of the Community College National Legislative Summit, Diane Auer Jones, the U.S. Department of Education’s principal deputy under secretary, highlighted the government’s upcoming priorities for community colleges. The conference, hosted by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), brought together over […]February 14, 2020Other NewsEditorial: Nutt’s Community College Bill an Economic Game-ChangerState Rep. Becky Nutt, R-Clifton, has crafted a bill that, if all goes as planned, would be the first step to providing the biggest boost to local economic development since copper was discovered. Nutt’s bill, HB 2790, would amend state statute to allow the state’s community colleges to offer baccalaureate (four-year) degrees. Read MoreFebruary 11, 2020Other NewsCommunity College Embeds Counselors in Rural SchoolsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) wants to make sure students in rural schools know what’s available to them. OTC is partnering with an organization called “Rooted Alliance” to embed counselors in rural schools. Assistant principal at Branson High School, Jason Steele, describes the role counselors play. Read MoreFebruary 11, 2020Other NewsASU Agrees on Transfer Partnership with Shelton State Community CollegeAlabama State University is making it easier for some community college students to transfer. The presidents of Shelton State Community College and Alabama State University met Monday to sign a partnership that they hope will benefit both of their students. For students who transfer from Shelton to Alabama State, or vice versa, this partnership will […]February 11, 2020Other NewsCommunity College National Legislative Summit Tackles Policy PrioritiesWASHINGTON — Community college presidents and trustees gathered on Monday at the Community College National Legislative Summit to discuss current issues affecting higher education, including the need for increased funding and more student advocacy. The summit, hosted by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), is being […]February 11, 2020Other NewsDiversity, Inclusion Advocate to Receive Wartburg College’s Graven AwardFelecia Boone, a consultant for the Hennepin County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division in Minnesota, will receive Wartburg College’s annual Graven Award on Friday, Feb. 14. Read MoreFebruary 7, 2020Workforce DevelopmentTwo Ways NC Can Get More Great TeachersNorth Carolina’s children need competent, well-trained teachers in every classroom if our state is to keep growing and prospering. In the coming months, you’ll hear proposals about how North Carolina can improve its K-12 education system and increase the supply of teachers, particularly those willing to work in low-wealth and rural districts. Read MoreFebruary 7, 2020Other NewsStudy Finds 19 Percent of Community College Students in California Are HomelessNineteen percent of students attending California’s community college system have experienced homelessness in the last year, while 60 percent have experienced recent housing insecurity and 50 percent have struggled with food insecurity, according to a report released Thursday, March 7. The study, conducted by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University’s […]February 7, 2020FinanceLawmakers to Discuss Funding Scholarships for Community CollegesSANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – State lawmakers are expected to discuss a proposal aimed at easing tuition for adults in college. Senate Bill 255 would appropriate $7 million to fund scholarships for adults attending a community college. People 21 and over who make less than $36,000 would be eligible. According to the Higher Education Department, this […]February 7, 2020Other NewsHarper College Honored for Global Region of Focus InitiativeHarper College and its Global Region of Focus Initiative has been recognized as a winner of the Institute of International Education Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education. Harper received the award for the community college category, and was the only community college among four winners and three honorable mention recipients. Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020Previous PagePage 56 of 286Next Page
