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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 […]

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 […]

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 This fear is outdated.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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

College Decisions

Starting post-secondary education at a community college may be best for some students and their families. Read more

Louisiana Community and Technical College System Celebrates 20 Years

This month, Fletcher and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the system’s creation. This is a significant milestone for every community throughout the state. In 1998, people from around Louisiana voted to create a new future for higher education. In doing so, they unified educational opportunities for our […]

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Affordable College

Throughout the years, college has gotten more expensive than it has ever before, and it seems like the cost keeps rising. Even though the state and federal governments and the universities provide financial aid, it can still be tough for families of students attending the institution of higher education. “A college has many funders. Federal […]

Model College Agreements

Northern Virginia Community College-George Mason U. Agreement Model for Other Schools Under prodding from the General Assembly that goes back years, Virginia’s four-year institutions are finally developing an easier path from community college to a bachelor’s degree. Unfortunately for students, it is spreading slowly. Unfortunately for anybody obstructing the process, there is one place where […]

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