AdminOther NewsLouisiana Community College System Hit With Ransomware(TNS) — Going into commencement, Baton Rouge Community College computers were hit with ransomware. The Louisiana State Police have been called in and the computer servers have been shut down, Kizzy Payton, BRCC’s spokeswoman said Wednesday. “The Louisiana State Police Cyber Crime Unit investigators responded immediately and collected evidence from the BRCC network, and have […]December 15, 2019Other NewsKansas Community College Denies Claims in Football Player’s Heatstroke DeathWICHITA, Kan. – Attorneys for the parents of a 19-year-old football player who died of heatstroke on the first day of practice at a Kansas community college said Thursday that negotiations with the school remain on track, downplaying the significance of a decision by trustees to deny claims totaling $50 million. Braeden Bradforth, a 315-pound […]December 15, 2019Other NewsThe Navy’s New Proposed Community College InitiativeOne of the initiatives that came out of the Navy’s Education for Seapower report was increasing the emphasis across the board in the educating of sailors and Marines at all levels. In the report, it found that the best way for the Navy to prepare for a certain uncertain future is to develop the force […]December 15, 2019Other NewsCommunity College Unions Issues Joint Statement Opposing Regents’ Consolidation PlanHARTFORD – Five faculty and professional unions serving the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system released a joint statement today, opposing the Board of Regents’ proposal to consolidate 12 community colleges, saying it has shown no benefits so far, and risks the colleges’ accreditation and possibly their very existence. The state’s community colleges have […]December 15, 2019Other NewsClark College Faculty Vote to Authorize StrikeInstructors at Clark College could go on strike next month if administration doesn’t agree to long-overdue catch-up raises. In a Dec. 7 meeting attended by as many as 300 part-time and full-time faculty, the vote was unanimous to give the union executive committee authority to call a strike. Clark College Association for Higher Education (CCAHE), […]December 10, 2019Other NewsNSCC Program Would Match Homeless Students With Housing in LynnLYNN — For many North Shore Community College students struggling with hunger and homelessness, doing well in school can be especially challenging, said college President Patricia Gentile. North Shore Community College (NSCC) is working to address the pervasive issue by partnering with a mobile housing app, Nesterly, to match its homeless students with affordable housing […]December 10, 2019FinanceWith Free Tuition Program, Numbers Are Up in W.Va. Community CollegesWHEELING, W.Va. — According to West Virginia’s Higher Education oversight, numbers are up at community colleges across the state. This comes after the start of free tuition programs. West Virginia Northern Community College officials say they haven’t seen any major rises in enrollment, but they are expecting it to come in the future. Read MoreDecember 10, 2019FinancePennsylvania Community College Costs Increase by 50 Percent in 15 YearsJOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Community colleges are known for their affordable prices. But, a new report from College Board found: Pennsylvania community college tuition spiked. According to this College Board report, Pennsylvania’s community college costs had the 20th largest increase across the country and local community colleges say they aren’t surprised. Read MoreDecember 10, 2019Other NewsCommunity College Enrollment Down 25% Nationally Since 2011, Census Bureau EstimatesCLEVELAND, Ohio – Enrollment at two-year colleges across the United States is down 25% from 2011, yet more students are attending graduate schools, according to estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Overall, 18.9 million students were in college in 2018, down from 20.4 million in 2011, the Census Bureau estimated. However, graduate school […]December 8, 2019FinanceAfter WV Made Community College Free, Number of New Students Jumped 10 PercentThe number of first-time freshmen in West Virginia’s public community colleges jumped 10 percent from last fall to this fall, the first semester in which the state has offered its free tuition program for those colleges. In another bright spot, the overall number of high-schoolers taking courses through the nine public community colleges surged 27 […]December 8, 2019Previous PagePage 61 of 286Next Page
