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Transforming Community Colleges for Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The recent Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies report on the steep enrollment declines of Black male students at community colleges is a stark reminder that our sector must accelerate the crucial work to ensure the academic success of Black male students.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oakton Community College has changed its name to Oakton College. We have been working toward this transition since early 2022; it feels great to start the spring semester welcoming students to Oakton College,” said Oakton President Dr. Joianne L. Community Colleges

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Mott Community College Reopens Student Service Garage to the Public

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mott Community College’s automotive department is reopening its student service garage to the public starting Feb. The pandemic shut down in-person business for a few semesters, and we're happy to be back on campus and providing this popular service to the community once again."

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New initiative seeks to boost value of community college degrees

University Business

From 2023 through 2028, ten community colleges across the nation will have the opportunity to participate in a program that will boost their reputations in a big way. More from UB: What keeps students enrolled in community colleges?

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Social Justice Finds New Home in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges are designed to serve and meet the needs of the communities where they reside. That’s why Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has decided to offer a certificate of proficiency in social justice and an A.S. degree at Camden County College.

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California Community College Adjuncts Sue, Claims Unpaid Work Hours

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Seven part-time California community college professors are taking legal action against eight local districts and the state itself, claiming having to work unpaid hours preparing lessons, grading, and meeting with students, EdSource reported. Community Colleges

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is particularly true of community college students, who are more likely than others to have jobs and family commitments that make coming to a campus tough. Community Colleges

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California’s community colleges are lacking in full-time faculty, according to a recent report from California’s state auditor. We did the audit for a reason,” said Evan Hawkins, executive director of the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges. “We

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pima Community College has received nearly $1.5 And less than 10% of graduates of the area’s high schools earn a degree within six years of graduating. Community Collegesmillion from the U.S.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

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Classes Move Online at Bronx Community College Due to Persistent Heating Problems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Persistent heating problems at Bronx Community College (BCC) have prompted the school to move most classes online as temperatures outside fall to 30-40 degrees, the Gothamist reported. 16 through Thanksgiving holiday, said a spokesperson for the CUNY community college.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coconino Community College (CCC) 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, 3TV reported. Community Colleges

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Onondaga Community College to Receive $2 Million to Improve Hospital Simulation Center to Train Nurses and Technicians

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Onondaga Community College will receive $2 million to renovate and expand a hospital simulation center to train nurses and technicians amid staffing shortages at Central New York hospitals, Syracuse.com reported. Community Colleges

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Brookdale Community College Student Innovation Network to Assist Students at Florida SouthWestern State College After Hurricane Ian

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Innovation Network (TIN) at Brookdale Community College has reached out to help the victims of Hurricane Ian by helping fellow students at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) after the Florida school was damaged and shut down by the hurricane a month ago.

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Enhancing Understanding of Urban Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

public policy, University of Arkansas Career mentors: At the risk of omitting so many people who have been instrumental in my career as a mentor, I would prefer to say thank you to everyone that has poured into me in that capacity Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “First, take care of yourself, build a supportive community around you, ask questions, and protect your peace. Everrett A.

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Capital University to Offer Up to Full Tuition Scholarships for Transfer Students from Columbus State Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Capital University will now offer scholarships covering up to full tuition and mandatory fees to eligible transfer students from Columbus State Community College (CSCC) who are pursuing bachelor’s degrees. Community Colleges

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

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Franklin County Public Schools to Partner with Greenfield Community College for Early College Pilot Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Franklin County public schools in Massachusetts have been given a $200,000 grant, which they will use to partner with Greenfield Community College (GCC) to create an early college pilot program, the Greenfield Recorder reported. Community Colleges

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Community College to Become First Two-Year Minnesota Educational Institute to Issue Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) will become the first two-year educational institute in Minnesota to get approval to give bachelor's degrees in elementary education, Duluth News Tribune reported. Community Colleges

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Chicago's Community Colleges Commit to Equity and Partnerships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have made a pledge for educational equity, and institutional and organizational partnerships will help make that pledge a reality.

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Community Colleges Build Workforce Through Partnership and Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Day three of the 2023 Dream Conference in Chicago kicked off with a heightened focus on building partnerships that strengthen students and fortify the community workforce. At Columbus State Community College (CSCC) in central Ohio, CSCC President Dr. David T.

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Dr. Marva M. Craig, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Craig, vice president for student affairs at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), is living proof of the power of community colleges. Marva M.

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Two Community Colleges in the South Are Bringing Students Back

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After two years of COVID-19, community college enrollment was in triage. Indian River State College (IRSC) in Fort Pierce, FL, and Coahoma Community College (CCC) in Clarksdale, MS, saw their efforts to rebuild their student populations pay off.

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Dr. David Doré Appointed Chancellor of Virginia Community College System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

David Doré will become chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), effective Apr. Dr. David Doré Doré is currently president of campuses and executive vice chancellor for student experience and workforce development at Pima Community College.

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Imperial Valley College (IVC) conducted a student survey seven years ago, they discovered over 200 students experiencing food and housing insecurity. Dr. Lennor Johnson, president and superintendent of Imperial Valley College in El Centro, California.

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Chanelle Whittaker Becomes VP for Equity, Culture, and Talent at Prince George’s Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Chanelle Whittaker has been appointed vice president for equity, culture, and talent at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) located in Maryland.

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Dr. Sonya Christian Appointed First Woman and First South Asian Chancellor of California Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sonya Christian has been selected to lead California Community Colleges, effective Jun. Dr. Sonya Christian Christian is chancellor of the Kern Community College District. “Dr. She will be the first woman and the first person of South Asian heritage in the role.

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Dr. Charles Lepper Appointed President of Grand Rapids Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charles Lepper has been named president of Grand Rapids Community College, WOODTV reported. Dr. Charles Lepper Lepper is vice president for student affairs and enrollment at Salt Lake City Community College.

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Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Appointed First Latina President of Delaware County Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marta Yera Cronin will become president of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), making her the second woman and the first Latina to lead the school.

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Onondaga Community College to Engage in $32 Million School of Health Expansion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Onondaga Community College will spend $32 million to strengthen and expand its school of health, Syracuse.com reported.

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Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington Chancellor Announces Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jennie Vaughan, chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, retires next year, Inside Indiana Business reported. Chancellor Vaughan has left a legacy of success and our board and the community will forever be grateful for her tireless leadership.”

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. Nationally, from fall 2021 to fall 2022, two-year colleges only lost.4%

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Dr. Julianna M. Asperin Barnes, South Orange County Community College District

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Asperin Barnes was named chancellor of the South Orange County Community College District in 2022. She previously served as president of Cuyamaca College when the college received the John W. After a national search, Dr. Julianna M.

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New IDR Rules a Win for the Stopped-Out, Less Helpful for Community College Grads

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, Collier noted that the changes would be less helpful for community college graduates and those with certificates. So, on average, it’s not going to help the individuals who went to community college and got a degree.”

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Texas Bill Aims to Revamp Funding System for State Community College Districts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new bill has been introduced in the Texas legislature that would revamp how the state gives its community colleges money, KXAN reported. Gary VanDeaver, would alter the funding formula for money that the state gives its 50 community college districts, effective Sept.

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Community College of Vermont and Hospital Pay Students to Take Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Facing a national shortage of early childhood educators , the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) have teamed up for an innovative solution: paying students to reduce their hours at their jobs in favor of taking more classes.

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Community colleges suffer from employee shortages

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Community colleges across the country are struggling to recruit and hire new people after losing faculty and staff members in droves during the pandemic. The number of community college faculty members also dropped 8.6

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Notes from a Community College Humanities Conference

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean I lost track of the number of times on Friday I heard someone use the word “refreshing.” ” The context was the “Bringing Community Back to Community Colleges” conference held at Bergen Community College last week. Its unapologetic focus was the state of the humanities in community colleges.

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Candace Byrd-Vinson Leads Calhoun Community College Women's Basketball as School’s First African American Female Basketball Coach

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Candace Byrd-Vinson, Calhoun Community College head women's basketball coach, is the school’s first African American female basketball coach, FOX 54 reported.

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Massachusetts Senate President Calls for Free Community College for State Residents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

4 by proposing free community college for all state residents, WPRI reported. Community college students are often working parents, recent immigrants, and those from low-income backgrounds who face the dilemma of either attending classes and putting food on the table, Spilka said. .

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Community college students hit an academic ceiling, report finds

University Business

Student enrollment in colleges and universities took a toll after the pandemic, but a comeback may be imminent. Upward transfer students from two-year colleges to four-year institutions, however, continue to lag, with a 7.5%

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Onondaga Community College Offers $75,000 Retirement Incentive

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Onondaga Community College Board of Trustees approved a $75,000 early-retirement incentive for senior faculty members on Tuesday in response to enrollment losses. The two-year college in Syracuse, part of the State University of New York system, experienced a steep enrollment decline over the last decade, from about 13,000 students in 2012 to slightly over 7,300 last year, WRVO reported.

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Community College Student Support Program Effectiveness and Expansion Discussed at Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Chicago-based student support program for community college students is set to drastically expand its reach and the number of students it serves. OMD has always thought of itself as a college support program, not a college access program,” Hallberg said.