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Alabama Officials Ban Community College Employee “Double Dipping”
After months of wrangling and discussion, the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education has implemented a ban on so-called “double dipping,” making it against the rules for employees to hold elected office.
Mar 6, 2008, 14:26
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Maine Community College System May Face $1.95 Million Funding Cut
Gov. John Baldacci, spelling out how he would make up for the second $95 million reduction in state revenue estimates in three months, unveiled a budget change package Wednesday that relies largely on new proposals to cut back planned expenditures, including on state aid to local schools.
Mar 6, 2008, 14:12
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Celebrating Black History Month
Numerous two-year and four-year colleges are hosting Black History Month events across the nation.
Feb 14, 2008, 10:56
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Dual-Enrolled High School Students Get Head Start At N.C. Community Colleges
Led by two of its classmates, a freshman literature class plotted to break out of a concentration camp.
Feb 14, 2008, 10:17
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Students, Educators Respond to Ohio Governor’s Early College Initiative
Educators, students and parents applauded and raised questions Thursday about Gov.
Feb 14, 2008, 10:06
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Aging population likely to mean need for more nurses
ASHEVILLE N.C.
It was Cynthia Busche's first day as a nurse in the Mission Hospitals emergency department, but she is no stranger to the nursing world.
Sep 17, 2007, 11:16
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Community colleges face 'double-whammy' from budget cuts
TALLAHASSEE Fla.
Community colleges are facing a "double-whammy" from impending spending cuts because their enrollment is soaring although their budgets are based on last year's attendance, Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp acknowledged Wednesday.
Aug 15, 2007, 23:35
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Texas community colleges mull tax hikes to make up for vetoed funding
AUSTIN
Community college officials said they will have to consider property tax increases, tuition hikes and educational program cuts to compensate for $154 million in funds vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry.
Aug 15, 2007, 10:59
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Lansing Community College, ex-employee settle lawsuit
LANSING Mich.
Lansing Community College and its former in-house lawyer have settled a lawsuit filed following his dismissal last September.
Aug 15, 2007, 10:56
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UNM, community college to share campus
RIO RANCHO N.M.
The University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College plan to share a new campus in Rio Rancho.
Aug 13, 2007, 19:22
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Byrne: Looking for managers to lead two-year colleges
POINT CLEAR Ala.
The new chancellor of Alabama's system of two-year colleges said Saturday that a background in education is not a requirement to be a college president.
Aug 13, 2007, 19:12
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Three Rivers plans education center in SE Missouri's territory
Three Rivers Community College wants to open an educational center in Cape Girardeau County in 2008, moving onto the home turf of Southeast Missouri State University.
Aug 7, 2007, 12:32
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Two North Alabama community colleges battle for robotics center
DECATUR Ala.
Two north Alabama community colleges are jockeying for a robotics center that is being touted as a national center for robotics research, education, and training.
Jul 27, 2007, 17:19
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Dewhurst makes plea for community colleges solution
AUSTIN
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst made a public plea Wednesday for state leaders to find a way to reallocate $154 million in vetoed funds for community college health insurance.
Jul 27, 2007, 17:08
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Pittsburgh college offers classes to potential casino workers
PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh's planned casino has yet to get its license, but the Community College of Allegheny County is already offering courses to those who would want to work in the gambling hall.
Jul 18, 2007, 12:29