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Community College
Posted inMile Markers
Amid a ‘Great Misalignment,’ a rural college shifts course to stay relevant
Long known as a transfer school, a Michigan community college adapts to changing needs.
Posted inCalifornia
An obscure option could help Californians without high school diplomas pay for college — if it survives
Adults without high school diplomas can attend community college, but few of them receive financial aid, even when they’re eligible. A new proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian aims to fix that. But it may be too late.
Posted inLocal Story Partnerships
Montana’s stubborn childcare conundrum
Childcare shortages are keeping tens of thousands of Montanans out of the workforce. Families, providers, policymakers and higher education are searching for a solution.
Posted inMississippi
‘The stepchildren:’ Community colleges struggle to fund buildings for growing workforce programs
Many of Mississippi’s community colleges are struggling with unmet needs, especially on the infrastructure side.
Posted inNorth Carolina
How a North Carolina community college is making school more accessible for student parents
“We’re going to be really trying to dig deep into what worked on this campus — why were they able to maybe have a more systemic solution than some other colleges?”
Posted inEl Paso
EPCC pleased with early results of 8-week semester pilot program
Jesus Flores was not sure how his learning disability would affect his plans to attend college, but a suggestion from an El Paso Community College financial aid adviser prior to the fall 2023 semester seems to have put him on a path to success – and he’s not alone. Flores, a 2023 graduate of El […]
Posted inIndianapolis
‘You see it in their heart’: How this Ivy Tech program is giving formerly incarcerated students a second chance
After the job rejections piled up, Patrick Mix found his second chance at an Ivy Tech job fair.
Posted inTexas
With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school students
Community college leaders hope free tuition programs will help change the conversation about the affordability of higher education amid a growing skepticism over the value of a college degree.
Posted inIndianapolis
‘I don’t feel old here’: At Ivy Tech, retired seniors can take classes for free
Retirees also bring life experiences that make the campus community ‘culturally richer.’