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Don’t hurt community colleges
In 2017, the state Board of Regents under President Mark Ojakian launched a dramatic Students First proposal to create a bloated system by dismantling the 12 independently accredited community colleges and replacing the college presidents with campus CEOs under the watch of three regional presidents. Students First resulted from rising financial challenges confronting some community […]
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Why Bloomberg’s $1.8 billion Johns Hopkins donation won’t transform college affordability
With his $1.8 billion gift to Johns Hopkins University, Michael Bloomberg made the largest donation in history to a higher education institution and certainly the most high-profile gift directed towards scholarships in recent memory. Still, the staggering sum is likely to only make a small dent in America’s college affordability problem. Read more
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KCC can use your help with matching grant
Klamath Community College was founded in 1996 by forward-thinking individuals. KCC is one of a network of 17 community colleges in Oregon. (Visit KCC’s Founders Hall to learn more about these men and women). The community college model and purpose differs from a traditional four-year university, which selects individuals who meet their criteria to attend. […]
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Community colleges are helping to transform America
I am an American educator. My job is hard, and I sometimes feel like I’m fighting a losing battle. I manage a writing center at Palo Alto College, one of five campuses that make up the Alamo College system. Our campus is located on the South Side, a part of the city that is said […]
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Community Colleges’ Crucial Role in Powering Local Economies
Vibrant communities have a healthy dose of industry diversity, job growth that spans a variety of skill levels, and residents with the skills and training to fill those new jobs. Every community wants to attract and keep an educated workforce. However, as public investment in higher education lags, most proposals for how to do so […]
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I spent two years serving my country with AmeriCorps. In return, Uncle Sam sent me a bill.
Every year young Americans heed the signal to serve their country — volunteering their blood, sweat, and tears to the promise of a nation that’s stronger and more prosperous. Some of these heroes clothe themselves in the colors of the Armed Forces, but other patriots still answer the call of duty through national service, sometimes […]
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The “college experience” isn’t missing at community college
Compared to a four-year university, community college can be a flexible, practical education option for students. While this is a draw for many prospective college students, some worry they will miss out on the quintessential college experience. This fear is outdated. More two-year colleges are incorporating elements of student life into their campuses to accommodate […]
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Commentary: Columbia State deserves a new building … in Columbia
The state of Tennessee last invested in and built a major new building on Columbia State Community College’s main campus nearly 20 years ago. The Waymon L. Hickman Building was dedicated in 2001, home of the Cherry Theater and the college’s arts and music programs. Columbia State, which has campuses in Columbia, Williamson County, Lewisburg, […]
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OUR OPINION: State needs more programs to ease college barriers
Education is the key for Mississippi to escape long decades of generational poverty. And a big part of that strategy is providing pathways for working adults to return to school. As CREATE Foundation President Mike Clayborne noted during the foundation’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, “the path to a bright future for Northeast Mississippi lies in […]
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Opinion: Commentary: Valuing Community College
Throughout American history, community colleges have provided an important pathway to higher education for individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds. They were founded in the early 20th century with the belief that a more skilled workforce would result in a stronger workforce. That remains true to this day where these schools offer an array of programs […]
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West Virginia
During their one-on-one exchange during a candidate forum last Wednesday, state Senate Majority Leader Ryan Ferns, R-Ohio and his Democrat challenger, William Ihlenfeld, disagreed on a multitude of issues. On one thing they were in solid, unqualified agreement, however: State officials need to take a fresh look at community and technical college education in West […]
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Maine Voters to Consider Community College Bond Referendum
Question 5 on the ballot Nov. 6 ballot hits close to home for Maine’s community colleges and our students. It asks: “Do you favor a $15,000,000 bond issue to improve educational programs by upgrading facilities at all 7 of Maine’s community colleges in order to provide Maine people with access to high-skill, low-cost technical and […]
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