AdminFinanceArizona ‘Dreamers’ Tuition Break Proposal Blocked From Having State House HearingA proposal led by Arizona Sen. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek that would legally establish a specific community college and university tuition for “Dreamers” and individuals who don’t qualify for in-state tuition has potentially reached a stalemate. House Speaker Rusty Bowers recently told Capitol Media Services that he will not permit the proposal to be presented […]March 26, 2019LeadershipGoverning Board to Soon Announce New President of Santa Fe Community CollegeMembers of the Santa Fe Community College governing board have said they will announce the college’s new president at their meeting on March 27. The decision has narrowed down to three finalists, as two announced at a board meeting that they have withdrawn from consideration for the position. “People withdraw for a variety of reasons, […]March 26, 2019Workforce DevelopmentKCK Community College Launches Initiative to Help Released Inmates Return to SocietyApproximately 2,000 men and women are released from prison each day. Without support, finding a place to live and getting a job can be overwhelming for the formerly incarcerated. Recent studies have found that without meaningful assistance, two out of three inmates released from prison end up back behind bars within three years. To help […]March 26, 2019LeadershipDr. Monique Umphrey Named Houston Community College Northeast Campus PresidentHouston Community College (HCC) has appointed Dr. Monique Umphrey president of its Northeast Campus effective May 6, pending approval by the board of trustees. “Dr. Umphrey shares our bold vision for elevating Houston Community College to new heights,” said Houston Chancellor Cesar Maldonado. “She has a proven record of success as a leader in higher […]March 26, 2019AcademicsTennessee’s Community Colleges See Improvements in Graduation RatesThe Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), which includes 13 public community colleges in the state, has struggled to increase graduation rates in previous years. That’s changed recently however, as the graduation rate has increased from 13.6 percent in 2010 to 25.4 percent. At a recent board quarterly meeting, Russ Deaton, the board’s executive vice chancellor […]March 22, 2019FacultyRoscoe Helps Students Figure Out Academics and LifeAround 80 percent of students in the United States end up changing their major at least once, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Those stats resonate with Jason Roscoe who didn’t know what career he wanted to pursue either, when he enrolled as an undergraduate at Mansfield University located in Pennsylvania. “I initially started […]March 22, 2019Workforce DevelopmentWyoming’s Community Colleges Receive State Approval to Offer Bachelor of Applied Science DegreesWyoming’s seven community colleges have been approved by the state legislature to offer Bachelor of Applied Science degrees to its students. This is a significant win for proponents who sought to strengthen degree attainment throughout the state. Wyoming conferred 1,802 bachelor’s degrees in 2008 and conferred 2,164 degrees in 2016, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. […]March 22, 2019HealthOakton Community College to Offer Certificate in Medical MarijuanaOakton Community College, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, could become the first community college in the nation to offer a training program for medical marijuana. The community college is still awaiting approval for two new health care certificates, “Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist” and “Perioperative Nursing” from the Illinois Community College Board. A third program, […]March 22, 2019LeadershipDr. William Mullaney Named President of SUNY Corning Community CollegeThe Regional Board of Trustees at State University of New York (SUNY) Corning Community College has named Dr. William Mullaney its seventh president. He will begin his duties on July 1. “Dr. Mullaney brings a wealth of experience to the college and will be a strong partner with the community,” board of trustees chair Carl […]March 21, 2019AcademicsThree NC Community Colleges to Benefit from Current ECSU Aviation Program With Coast GuardElizabeth City State University (ECSU), home to the second largest U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Base, is working to train the next generation of aviators through an agreement with the Coast Guard. Last month, Elizabeth City approved two agreements: One for a new partnership that offers students at three North Carolina community colleges the ability to […]March 21, 2019Previous PagePage 90 of 286Next Page
