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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The initiative, which runs until October 2027, will culminate in a set of recommendations for the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. "We understand that many of our students need flexibility on their paths to college, and we hope this project will showcase how this flexible modality better meets the needs of students."

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Acrobatics and Tumbling Recommended for NCAA Championship Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Acrobatics and tumbling made significant progress toward NCAA championship status, with its inaugural National Collegiate Championship potentially taking place in spring 2027. If adopted on that timeline, the first acrobatics and tumbling championship would be held in spring 2027.

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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Chattanooga State, which joined the ATD Network in 2016, has implemented several ground-breaking reforms under its Vision 2027 strategic plan. Both colleges have demonstrated remarkable progress through innovative approaches to student success.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Once the building is placed on campus, the exterior and final touches will be completed, which is projected to be done by May 2027. So, instead of bugging students for two years, youre dropping all those modules into place in two weeks. This will save about six months of traditional construction time.

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A Guide to the ADA Title II Accessibility Rule

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

By April 24, 2026 (or April 24, 2027 depending on a location's population size), digital content produced by state and local government services, including public universities, must meet accessibility standards.

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sustainability remains a key focus, with goals to increase annual income by 10-20% per year while growing net operating income from 3% to 10% by 2027. It also supports the virtual mentoring circles launching this summer, creating sustained professional development opportunities beyond the annual institute.

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Penn State Proposes 7 Campus Closures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

If approved, the campuses will be shut down by the end of the spring 2027 semester. Altogether, those campuses enroll just under 3,200 students. Penn State York, which had 703 students last fall, has the largest enrollment among the seven.