AdminFinanceCommunity College Costs Soar in Michigan. Blame Sinking State Aid.In a state that has struggled to increase the number of people with college degrees, the gap between tuition costs at Michigan’s 28 community colleges is widening. At just over $3,000 for a year of classes, Oakland Community College is the least expensive in the state, and it sits in one of the wealthiest counties […]December 8, 2019LeadershipOwens Community College President Creates Initiative to Combat Community College StigmaThroughout their existence, community colleges have been given “snarky” nicknames or been referred to as someone’s “second” or “last choice,” according to Owens Community College President Dr. Steve Robinson. There has also been a presumption that two-year schools offer easier or less demanding courses as well as provide fewer opportunities for student engagement, student life […]December 6, 2019FinanceCommunity College Foundation Awards $245K in ScholarshipsROCKY MOUNT — The Nash Community College Foundation awarded $245,662 in 2019-20 scholarships to 239 students at the 44th annual Scholarship Awards Program held Oct. 24 in Brown Auditorium. The event gave scholarship recipients a chance to meet their donors and express their gratitude. “My very best wishes and congratulations to all of the scholarship […]November 27, 2019Other NewsTwo Community Colleges Show How Students Can Succeed Without Remedial Math CoursesSan Diego area community college that moved early to eliminate remedial math courses is drawing lots of attention across the state for success in teaching math. Not only are students at Cuyamaca Community College taking math classes that can transfer to four-year colleges, but Latino students are bucking a national trend by outperforming their white […]November 27, 2019Other NewsEastern Maine Community College Launches New Program to Train Substance Abuse CounselorsBANGOR, Maine (WABI) – A new program at Eastern Maine Community College will prepare students to become substance abuse counselors. The 30 credit Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician Certificate program is the first of its kind in the Maine Community College system. Read MoreNovember 27, 2019LeadershipA San Jose Community College Names a New PresidentSan Jose City College has announced that Rowena M. Tomaneng will serve as the school’s next president. Tomaneng has been an educator in the California community college system for nearly 25 years, including most recently president of Berkeley City College since 2016. She previously held multiple positions at De Anza College, including associate vice president […]November 27, 2019Other NewsMystery Donor Gives $500,000 to Fight Hunger at California’s Community CollegesAn anonymous donor has given half a million dollars to fight student hunger on community college campuses in California. The money will go to stock up campus food pantries with fresh produce, bread and soup at the 25 neediest community colleges in California, the chancellor’s office announced on Friday. Read MoreNovember 26, 2019Other NewsLuna Community College to Remain on ProbationLuna Community College will remain on probation after a review by the Higher Learning Commission found it out of compliance with two of 21 components required for accreditation. Luna spokesman Dave Kavanaugh said the commission found the college in Las Vegas, N.M., does not operate with integrity in its financial, academic and personnel functions, and […]November 26, 2019Workforce DevelopmentEnrollment is Open for New Patrick Henry Community College Courses in Patrick CountySTUART, Va. (WDBJ) – Patrick Henry Community College is building a new pathway to careers for Patrick County students. In what was once a Food Lion, the classroom is stocked with over $300,000 worth of mechatronic equipment for students to gain hands on experience. The college’s other site, at Patrick County High School, is where […]November 26, 2019LeadershipNew Chancellor Named for East County Community College DistrictEAST COUNTY — Lynn Ceresino Neault will be the next chancellor of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. The district’s governing board on Tuesday named Neault, currently vice chancellor of student services for the neighboring San Diego Community College District, to lead the two campuses in El Cajon and Rancho San Diego. Earlier this year, Grossmont-Cuyamaca […]November 26, 2019Previous PagePage 62 of 286Next Page
