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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has published a new brief that examines how states fund community colleges based on the enrollment for their students, including those pursuing credit-bearing degrees and certificates, non-credit workforce programs, and those enrolled via dual-enrollment programs.

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APRIL 5, 2024

It’s not an everyday occurrence when a community college leader gets a phone call telling them their institution will receive an influx of funding in the millions. when MacKenzie Scott, one of the richest women in the world, decided to make a major investment in community colleges.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) details mental health challenges that students face and how they can be better supported. These included questions related to anxiety and depression as well as access to mental health resources. Dr. Linda L.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Education Northwest, an Oregon-based nonprofit organization promoting education for all, unveiled the results on Tuesday of a first-of-its kind, nine-year study of the partnership between Tacoma Community College (TCC) and the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA), called the College Housing Assistance Program (CHAP).

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JULY 9, 2024

Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? North Carolina is the only state in the country doing this.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. Let’s be real: it costs significant money and time to address this problem, and most community colleges lack both.

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MAY 7, 2024

More community colleges in the U.S. are beginning to offer bachelor's degrees in addition to their usual offerings, and many of them serve minority populations, according to a recent report from The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and higher ed consulting firm Bragg & Associates Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

New America has launched the Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy (Accelerator) using a $3 million grant from Ascendium Education Group.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Baker More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). Baker, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System.

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MARCH 20, 2024

million to LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens, to create the Cohen Career Collective, a state-of-the-art workforce training center. Kenneth Adams "We are profoundly grateful for this incredible gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation," said Kenneth Adams, president of LaGuardia Community College.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Community colleges were able to persevere through the pandemic thanks to the emergency relief funding passed through Congress. That’s the conclusion of the latest research from the Accelerating Recovery in Community Colleges Network at the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New faculty unions at Howard Community College and Frederick Community College have been certified and recognized, with full-time faculty recognized as AFT-Maryland members, Maryland Matters reported. That’s why it is such a hot labor summer.” Unions do not necessarily have to be adversarial.

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JULY 18, 2023

Six community colleges have received $150,000 each from Lumina Foundation to bolster their digital and mobile presence to better connect with and recruit students. We intentionally focused on smaller colleges which make up most two-year institutions.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has named Gregory Smith to be the district’s next chancellor. Chancellor-Designate Smith has extensive executive-level experience as well as strong familiarity with the challenges facing California’s community colleges,” said SDCCD Board President Bernie Rhinerson.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) will cover the tuition for members of Utah’s federally recognized tribes. Salt Lake Community College The Native American Community Scholars & Fellowship program – set to begin January of next year – will pay for the tuition costs for students taking up to 18 credit hours.

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APRIL 7, 2023

The Colorado Community College System has announced transfer agreements with two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Saint Augustine’s University and Texas Southern University. This agreement also creates SAU’s third national HBCU Urban Access Hub. “I

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APRIL 19, 2024

Howard Community College President Dr. Daria J. Willis has announced plans to reopen the college’s on-campus Children’s Learning Center in partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County. The college was awarded a $1 million grant in 2023 from the U.S.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

College-in-prison programs flourished in the 1970’s and 1980’s after the 1965 Higher Education Act made people who were incarcerated eligible for Pell Grants. This trend reversed sharply with the passage of the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, which banned people in prisons from Pell access. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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MAY 12, 2023

Roxbury Community College is celebrating its 50th anniversary over three days this weekend, GBH News reported. Jennie McDonald-Brown, executive director of development for RCC, said Roxbury has been a geographical and social justice center for Boston, which fought for the college to exist. and Red Shaydez.

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APRIL 2, 2023

In 2022, student leaders launched a campaign to challenge the long-standing stigma associated with attending community colleges. To overcome negative stereotypes, the CCSmart advocacy campaign tells the stories of students’ educational journeys and the positive impact community colleges had on their lives.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

California community college professors are suing state officials, alleging that new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rules put in place violated their First Amendment rights, The Hill reported. These regulations are a totalitarian triple-whammy,” FIRE attorney Daniel Ortner said.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Only over a tenth of students receiving Title IV aid (13%) who start at community colleges ultimately earn bachelor’s degrees within eight years, according to a U.S. Though 13% was the overall community college BA attainment rate, there was significant variation among U.S. Department of Education (ED) report.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Community colleges could potentially serve as a valuable source for immigrants to access affordable postsecondary education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities, and workforce preparation, the report noted. today have a college degree or higher, Krause-Vilmar said.

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JULY 31, 2023

Robeson Community College (RCC) in Lumberton, N.C., has partnered with higher ed virtual health company TimelyCare to offer students and employees free access to mental health support and medical care, starting this fall, The Robesonian reported. TimelyCare offers 24/7 availability, Singler said. “It

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JUNE 1, 2023

Pamela Haney will become president of Moraine Valley Community College, effective Jul. Previously, she has served as program administrator and assistant professor of communication arts at Defiance College; and assistant professor of speech communication at Norfolk State University. 1, Patch reported. Dr. Pamela J.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The recent Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies report on the steep enrollment declines of Black male students at community colleges is a stark reminder that our sector must accelerate the crucial work to ensure the academic success of Black male students.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

The first college in the U.S, Black Americans slowly gained access to higher education, with Alexander Twilight credited as the first Black man to receive a bachelor’s degree in 1823. American higher education remained the purview of men until the 1830s, when women’s colleges were established. Dr. Kimberly R. King, Jamal A.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Mott Community College (MCC) has received $156,000 to implement an initiative aimed at better supporting immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students, The County Press reported. Mott Community College MCC’s initiative is called Pathways to Success: Empowering Immigrant Futures (EIF).

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

After two years of COVID-19, community college enrollment was in triage. Indian River State College (IRSC) in Fort Pierce, FL, and Coahoma Community College (CCC) in Clarksdale, MS, saw their efforts to rebuild their student populations pay off. Dr. Timothy Moore, president of Indian River State College.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Frederick Shegog, former Delaware County Community College student, now motivational speaker. At the closing plenary of the 2023 Dream Conference in Chicago, Achieving the Dream (ATD), a reform network of over 300 community colleges, handed the microphone to students who either currently attend or graduated from a community college.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Chanelle Whittaker has been appointed vice president for equity, culture, and talent at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) located in Maryland. Chanelle Whittaker “I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the Prince George's Community College family,” Whittaker said. “My

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APRIL 28, 2023

Virginia Western Community College’s campus in Roanoke has been proposed as the location for a new state historic marker about ties between desegregation and the creation of the state’s community college system, The Roanoke Times reported. This was the first community college to open under the new system.”

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JANUARY 5, 2023

4 by proposing free community college for all state residents, WPRI reported. A significant commitment to public higher education will ensure that every resident, regardless of zip code, will have access to the spark of opportunity to create a hopeful future,” Spilka said. Karen Spilka To note, no legislation has yet been filed.

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MAY 8, 2023

Erika Endrijonas will become superintendent and president of the Santa Barbara Community College District (SBCC), effective Aug. Dr. Erika Endrijonas Endrijonas is currently superintendent and president of Pasadena City College. Previously, she was president of Los Angeles Valley College.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Recently, he has focused on community colleges and the financial and governance elements of these institutions that provide crucial higher education access for millions of people. “My One of the purposes of my work is to influence and direct operations of colleges and universities,” Smith says. “As

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has received $75,000 to increase retention, completion, and transfer success for male students of color. Dr. Sunni L. Within higher education, closing the achievement gap is the conversation most associated with our male students of color,” said MSSI Program Director Dr. Sunni Solomon.

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JULY 14, 2023

Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, our nation had over 1,000 public, tribal, and independent community colleges enrolling 10.2

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