AdminOther NewsCalifornia Community College Actively Recruiting Students South of The BorderFor decades, Southwestern College has been known as a campus that welcomes students from Tijuana, something the school doesn’t plan on changing. In fact, it’s going after even more students from south of the border, Superintendent and President Mark Sánchez said. Sánchez, who is from San Diego, first came to the school as a student […]June 18, 2021Other NewsIncome Assistance Program Aims to Keep Students in Class at Santa Fe Community CollegeMayor Alan Webber announced Tuesday the city is laying the groundwork to participate in an income assistance pilot program that could benefit scores of community college students. The program, which must be approved by the City Council, would establish monthly stipends of up to $400 for one year, starting in the fall semester, for low-income […]June 18, 2021Other NewsTesla Launches Manufacturing Training Program in Partnership with Austin Community CollegeA new Tesla manufacturing training program is coming to Austin. The Tesla START Manufacturing program at Austin Community College (ACC) will train students for a potential career at Tesla’s manufacturing facilities. In partnership with the Austin Community College District, Tesla will launch the 14-week program in August. Students will learn about advanced technologies like robotics and machine control systems. […]June 15, 2021Other NewsProgram Helps Inmates Earn College Certificates Through Windward Community CollegeSeven inmates at the Women’s Community Correctional Center have received certificates from Windward Community College allowing them to pursue careers in counseling and community health services. Read MoreJune 15, 2021Other NewsCuyahoga Community College Opens Food Pantry for Student NeedsCuyahoga Community College has opened a food pantry for students needing basic items, Cleveland.com reported. Read MoreJune 15, 2021Other NewsSTLCC Program Inspires Black Men Coping with College for First TimeOvercoming the academic achievement gap for many Black men begins with building a bridge to confidence in the classroom. Learning to say, “I can,” before declaring “I can’t,” is a key according to Franklyn Taylor, vice president for student affairs at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. Read MoreJune 15, 2021Other NewsInitiative at Prince George’s Community College Helps Men of Color Graduate, SucceedA program at Prince George’s Community College is helping men of color graduate community college and go on to four-year institutions by meeting them where they are and helping them find their passion and purpose through mentorship, resources and support. “In 2009 we realized that Black and brown men were going to college at higher […]June 11, 2021Other NewsHigh School Recipient of $40K Scholarship Asks That It Be Given to A Community College StudentA Massachusetts high school student made an unexpected announcement during her graduation ceremony last week when she asked that a $40,000 scholarship awarded to her be given to a student attending community college instead. “I am so very grateful for this. But I also know that I am not the one who needs this the […]June 11, 2021Other NewsHigher Ed Enrollment Experience Steep Fall in Spring 2021, Community Colleges Suffering BruntHigher ed enrollment suffered massive decline for the spring 2021 academic term, falling by 3.5% – 603,000 students, according to a new report by The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). This decline stands a staggering seven times larger than last year’s decline – Spring 2020 saw a 0.5% decrease and Spring 2019 saw a […]June 11, 2021Other NewsThanks, But No Thanks: Why Community Colleges Are Resisting $170 MillionRarely are college bean-counters skeptical of receiving more money, but a plan to give California’s community college system hundreds of millions of dollars for faculty is dividing finance officials and professors. For college financial officials, the new money would come at an inopportune time: Enrollment plunged across the 116-college system by 11% last fall as […]June 11, 2021Previous PagePage 6 of 286Next Page
