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MiraCosta College Launches First-in-the-State AI Associate Degree

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MiraCosta College is launching California's first AI-focused associate degree. MiraCosta College will offer an associate in science degree in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, California's first AI-dedicated two-year program. The program aims to equip students for AI careers amid growing demand.

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Dual Enrollment, Adult Learners Drive Enrollment Growth at Community Colleges in These States

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Adult learners and dual enrollment are driving growth at Illinois community colleges, according to a recent report. The two reports are a bright spot for community colleges, which have seen enrollment declines accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Top HBCUs With Radiology Programs

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While earning an associate degree in radiology technology, you can pick up the skills necessary for the job and pursue professional certification and state licensing. Here, we look at the best of these programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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The Best Nursing Programs in North Carolina 2023

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You can choose to get a two-year associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a four-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), depending on how much money you want to spend and how quickly you want your license. Browse programs Discover matches Request info #1 Is an Accounting Degree Worth It? All programs on this list are accredited.

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How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines

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Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 Most of the enrollment that has been recovered at community colleges is through an uptick in dual enrollment. As of fall 2022, enrollment declines at community colleges had slowed to 0.4 percent since 2010, college-going rates declined by 5.4

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Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”?

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Podcast Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”? Reporter Jon Marcus joins EAB’s Tara Zirkel to explore the root causes behind steep enrollment declines and poor student outcomes at community colleges. EAB · Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention?” Episode 150. May 9, 2023. million people.

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What we learned about the future of student success from 1,200 success leaders

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We learned that students mental health may be the greatest threat to retention. How to Address The Two Biggest Hurdles in Community College Virtual Onboarding. How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt-out” November 3, 2022. Elevated student mental health needs. July 29, 2022.