November, 2019

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Students Need High-Quality Data to Make Informed College Decisions

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

by: Molly Hall-Martin. Deciding where to attend college, what to study, and how to pay for it are some of the most important decisions a student will make in their academic career. But many students and families are left without the data necessary to make an informed college choice. For example, information currently available to students cannot help them answer basic, yet critical questions, including: .

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Adult-Friendly Degree Programs at Community College

Community College Review

We've found some of the best degree options for adults who are concerned about salary, job stability, and flexibility in earning a degree.

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8 Reasons Why Community College Might be the Best Choice After High School

Community College Review

Should you go to community college or a four-year institution upon graduating from high school? The reasons for choosing community college first may be more compelling than you currently believe.

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Going Mobile: Apps Available at Community Colleges

Community College Review

Community college students: there's an app for that! Enjoy a sampling of the interesting mobile apps that are coming from community colleges.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Calling All Entrepreneurs! How Community Colleges Can Help You Start Your Business

Community College Review

Learn about the courses and resources available at your community college that can help you start the business of your dreams.