As activists across the nation protest systemic racism and police brutality against Black Americans, community college systems are re-evaluating their approach to law enforcement training and working to advance racial equity.
Topics: Community college
What’s ahead for community colleges amid pandemic uncertainty?
Community colleges could play a crucial role in ensuring educational opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. But experts say two-year programs will need stronger transfer pathways, student support, and federal funding to fulfill their mission.
Life as a college senior: Canceled graduations, challenging job market
Students who were on the cusp of graduation before COVID-19 shut down on-the-job training and employment opportunities are facing a very different outlook than originally expected.
Community colleges rally to support students strained by pandemic
Community colleges aren’t just scrambling to provide online instruction. They’re also working overtime to support students facing job loss, poor internet access, crowded living situations, food insecurity, and child care demands.
Student success program produces strong results again—and cost concerns
The highly regarded Accelerated Student in Associate Programs (ASAP) initiative developed by City University of New York led to similarly strong results at three Ohio community colleges. So, why have two already canceled it?
Four ways to better meet transfer student needs
How can four-year institutions recruit more transfer students and better serve them when they arrive? Steven Mintz, senior adviser to the president of Hunter College, offers a four-step plan.
Associate’s degrees, certificates may be more valuable than you think, says Georgetown study
Certificate and associate’s degree programs now enroll about half of all college students—and some fields of study produce surprisingly high earnings, according to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
New report urges reforms to ease transfers to four-year programs
Ithaka S&R writes that, to improve transfer rates and degree completion, colleges must adopt common course numbering and articulate academic roadmaps that prevent lost credits.
Campaign touts benefits of community college, transfer potential
A campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of community colleges has been attracting national attention on social media.
3.5 million stopped-out college students identified as ‘potential completers’
A new report looks at the 36 million Americans with some college credit but no degree, finding that 10 percent have strong potential to eventually earn a credential.
Philanthropy in higher education focuses on student access, success
More than 90 percent of private foundations interested in funding higher education are prioritizing college access and success for low-income and first generation students.
In transfer students, 4-year schools see untapped talent pool
Recognizing that many talented, motivated students start their postsecondary education at community colleges, top four-year institutions are taking steps to encourage and ease transfers.