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College Offers Diagnostic Stenography Training (Video)

Labette strives for exceptionality. They give more than an excellent education, they give an environment of support, and a wealth of resources. Students will have access to a diverse range of teaching methods, technology, and continuous work at improvement from LCC. There are 52 different degrees/certifications to choose from, so you know you can find […]

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Solution to a Nursing Crisis

Texas needs to allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in select high-demand fields, including nursing, to meet employer demands. Today in Central Texas, there are more than 5,000 job postings for registered nurses (RNs). Senate Bill 2118, under consideration by the Legislature, would allow Austin Community College (ACC) to provide about 500 additional nurses […]

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California Law Requires Shower Access on Campus

A new state law intends to help homeless students in California graduate from community college by giving them access to showers. Das Williams knows firsthand how tough it can be to stay in school when you don’t have a place to live. “I was homeless when I went to Santa Barbara City College,” says Williams, […]

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Community Colleges Seek to Award Bachelor’s in Nursing

SPRINGFIELD — In response to a looming shortage of registered nurses and growing demand from employers for nurses with four-year degrees, Illinois community colleges are pushing for the ability to award bachelor’s degrees in nursing. However, the idea has been met with opposition from the state’s public universities. They say they’re willing to work collaboratively […]

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College Educates “Patient Navigators”

Otero Junior College’s vision is to provide superior educational opportunities and be a valued partner with the communities we serve. The Health Navigator program is a specific example of how it does just that. OJC boasts the state’s first associate degree in health navigation and a potential career pathway that extends from community health worker […]

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California Governor Vetoes Mental Health Bill

Assembly Bill 2017, which was written to create a funding stream for California community college mental health programs, was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown on Sept. 24. It passed unanimously in both the California State Assembly and Senate during this year’s legislative session, and was sent to the governor’s desk on Sept. 7. The bill […]