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Students

Tennessee Delivers on its Promise

Tennessee may be known for its legendary singers and musicians. Today, however, the state has drawn national attention for a different kind of ‘hit.’ It’s drawing high praise for its ambitious state-wide initiative to boost college enrollment.

May 23, 2017

Leadership & Policy

3 African Americans Selected to Lead Community Colleges in N.Y.

Three African Americans were recently appointed to lead three community colleges in the state of New York. The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees, along with the boards of Jefferson, Rockland, and Tompkins Cortland community colleges boards named Drs. Ty A. Stone, Michael A. Baston and Orinthia T. Montague to these top […]

May 21, 2017

Community Colleges

Foxx Aims to Modernize Career and Technical Education

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx said society should not look down on Career and Technical Education and the federal government should encourage states and local school districts to do more to provide innovative programs that prepare students for technical careers.

May 16, 2017

Students

Raimondo Says She’s Willing to Scale Back Free Tuition Plan

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gov. Gina Raimondo said Tuesday she might have to scale back her plan to provide two years of free tuition at public colleges. A larger-than-expected revenue shortfall disclosed by state fiscal officials last week has complicated final negotiations between the Democratic governor and state legislators writing the budget for the fiscal year […]

May 16, 2017

Students

Tennessee Legislature Passes Free Tuition Program

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee’s new plan to allow older adults without a college degree or certificate to attend community college free of charge will serve as a model as more states consider similar policies, experts and school administrators said Friday. The state General Assembly passed the bill pushed by Gov. Bill Haslam, who is expected […]

May 14, 2017

Students

Community Colleges Working Around State Budget Cuts

Financial struggles pose a problem for many community colleges, and can be expected to continue for the foreseeable future particularly as a number of states face ongoing budget shortfalls.

May 9, 2017

Community Colleges

Two Community College Presidents Shattering Stereotypes

Rowena Tomaneng and Thuy Thi Nguyen are both new presidents of community colleges who are leading their institutions into greatness.

May 4, 2017

Community Colleges

Stakeholders Divided Over Accreditation Reform

As Congress seeks to reform the accreditation system for institutions of higher education, one expert says it should avoid a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

April 27, 2017

Students

N.Y. College President Heard Blaming Alleged Assault Victim

SANBORN, N.Y. — A New York community college president who was recorded disparaging an alleged victim of sexual assault has retired, just before a vote to consider firing him. Niagara County Community College says James Klyczek notified the board of trustees of his retirement shortly before a special meeting Wednesday evening in which the trustees […]

April 27, 2017

Leadership & Policy

Hispanic Leadership Pipeline Proving Vital

Programs that prepare Hispanic role models for executive leadership are of increasing importance, especially as Hispanic enrollment in community colleges, now at an all-time high, continues to grow.

April 26, 2017

Students

Tennessee Reconnect to Clear Path to Degrees for Adult Learners

Adult learners over the age of 24 would be eligible to attend two years of community college tuition-free under the Tennessee Reconnect bill.

April 25, 2017

Women

McClenney Kicks Off AACC Convention

Dr. Kay McClenney, senior adviser to the president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, delivers remarks at the opening session of the 97th AACC Annual Convention in New Orleans. McClenney, right,  is the recipient of the 2017 Diverse Champions Award presented by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. AACC also presented the Harry S. Truman […]

April 23, 2017