Community Colleges: Page 8

African-American

Community College Campus Proposed as Location for a State Historic Marker about Desegregation

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.

Leadership & Policy

Dr. Jeff Cox Appointed President of the North Carolina Community College System

Dr. Jeff Cox has been appointed president of the North Carolina Community College System.

Amarillo College and Imperial Valley College Win Aspen Institute Prize for Community College Excellence

Amarillo College and Imperial Valley College has been chosen as winners of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Amarillo College

Pima Community College Receives Nearly $1.5 Million to Support Low-Income and First-Generation Students with STEM

Pima Community College has received nearly $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Education, which it will use to serve low-income and first-gen students interested in STEM degrees from select high schools.

Pima Community College

Faculty & Staff

California Community Colleges Lacking in Full-Time Faculty and Misusing Funds on Part-Time Faculty

California’s community colleges are lacking in full-time faculty, according to a recent report from California’s state auditor.

Study Shows Limit to Benefits of Online Classes for Community College Students

Students who took a low proportion of online classes were likelier to get a degree, but those who took fully online programs were not.

Dr. Justin Ortagus, associate professor of higher education administration and policy and the director of the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Florida

Faculty & Staff

Kirkwood Community College to Close or Modify Programs and Lay Off Faculty and Staff Due to Low Enrollment

Kirkwood Community College will be closing or modifying three programs and is laying off faculty and staff, citing low enrollment.

Kirkwood Community College

UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities

The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers.

Dr. Belinda Campos

Community Colleges

Mott Community College Reopens Student Service Garage to the Public

Mott Community College’s automotive department is reopening its student service garage to the public starting Feb. 13, giving drivers a low-cost option for auto repairs again.

Mott Community College

MassBay Community College to Offer Free Tech Education and Training to Unemployed and Underemployed Workers

MassBay Community College will be offering free education and training in the areas of computers and technology to unemployed and underemployed workers.

Community Colleges

Oakton Community College Renamed to Oakton College, Plans to Remain a Community College

Oakton Community College has renamed itself to Oakton College, introducing a new logo.

Oakton Community College

Coconino Community College Partners with Women’s Foundation of the State of Arizona for Free Tuition Pathway for Single Mothers

Coconino Community College has partnered with the Women’s Foundation of the State of Arizona to launch the Pathways for Single Moms Program, potentially giving women free tuition for certificates in 11 career tracks and free childcare.

Coconino Community College

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