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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

So, it makes sense that some students might debate the pros and cons of community college. After high school, there are many different paths a student can take to further their education. From trade schools to four-year universities, there are many options for recent graduates.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Community colleges are an excellent option for millions of students each year. Over 10 million students are enrolled in community. The post A Parent’s Guide to the Pros and Cons of Community College appeared first on Road2College.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Lawmakers passed a budget that includes $50 million for free college programs. Massachusetts residents will soon be able to pursue a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at a local community college. A new tuition-free community college program is perhaps the state's crowning jewel for the budget.

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MARCH 26, 2024

In the thought-provoking episode "Brand Building in Community Colleges: The Power of Perception," from the podcast series The Hidden Gem , hosts Maya and Nancie McDonnell Ruder delve into the nuanced world of branding within the community college landscape.

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JULY 12, 2023

Two dozen states offer some form of bachelor's degree at community colleges. Community colleges in those states have adopted hundreds of degree programs, with many aimed at relevant workforce needs. Community colleges tend to be less costly and more accessible than traditional four-year schools.

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JUNE 8, 2023

The California Community Colleges system will offer seven new bachelor's degree programs. All degrees are exclusive to the California Community Colleges and aren't offered at state universities. The California Community Colleges (CCC) system has approved seven new bachelor's degree programs.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new law awards eligible California Community College graduates $5,000 if they attend a partner HBCU. The California Community College system has a transfer program with 39 HBCUs across the country. Just over 50 students transferred from a California Community College to a partner HBCU in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

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College Transitions

MARCH 17, 2024

Students who choose to live on campus during undergrad experience certain benefits that commuter students do not. For example, students are conveniently located near their classes, can more easily partake in student organizations, and enjoy more of the campus culture.

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MAY 5, 2023

Students, staff, and faculty in the California Community Colleges system have access to free and confidential immigration legal services through the Higher Education Legal Services Project. Services carry over until a resolution is found, even if a student has graduated from the community college.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Dozens of community colleges across the U.S. Semiconductors are America's new growth industry, and 54 community colleges across 19 states have taken advantage of new investments to create or expand programs in the industry. are ramping up programs to train semiconductor technicians.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

A new law will allow low-income students from Mexico to pay in-state tuition at certain California community colleges. Up to 150 students per eligible college can be exempt from paying nonresident tuition. Current enrollment at a California community college varies depending on the school. California Gov.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Students in the top 10% of their community college class in Massachusetts will soon be eligible for a minimum of $5,000 annually to finish their degree at a UMass campus. The program includes guaranteed admission to UMass for top community college students in the state.

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JULY 28, 2023

Eleven new community colleges joined the Metallica Scholars Initiative. The initiative is a partnership between Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation and the American Association of Community Colleges. The nationwide effort, launched in 2019, now includes more than 40 colleges across 33 states.

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JULY 28, 2023

Tuition at Virginia community colleges will increase by roughly 3% for the upcoming school year. The increase in tuition is the first for the state's community colleges in five years. Tuition at community colleges in Virginia will increase by about 3%, or $4.61 That will amount to a $4.61

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AUGUST 21, 2023

California recently enacted new regulations that call on community college professors to employ DEI and anti-racist principles in the classroom. Six California community college professors filed a lawsuit Thursday hoping to block a new rule they say restricts their academic freedom.

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EAB

AUGUST 2, 2023

EAB's new insight paper details perceptions from 160+ community college practitioners of student customer service practices and how they impact enrollment and retention. Log In Register The post Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners appeared first on EAB. Thanks for your interest!

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APRIL 16, 2023

Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? Dual-enrollment options for high school students to complete college credit are growing in popularity. It is not uncommon for students to start college with between three and 12 credit hours already completed.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Hoffman Agency is sponsoring a new scholarship for a California Community College student. The scholarship will cover two years of tuition and fees for a student studying communications at an HBCU. There is a new scholarship opportunity for California Community College students who want to study communications.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The bill would allow several community colleges with existing two-year nursing programs to offer a four-year nursing program. California Community Colleges' nursing programs make up more than half of the total nursing schools in the state, a 2022 report says. California Sen.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. of attending your community college?

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

Pellissippi State Community College | Dedicated to students’ betterment Pellissippi State Community College (Pellissippi State), Tennessee, is a public community educational institute in Knox and Blount counties. The main campus of the college is in west Knox County. Until […].

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MAY 5, 2023

Austin Community College in Texas will launch a cybersecurity bachelor's degree program in fall 2023. Government officials and major employers alike have looked to community colleges to combat a national cybersecurity skill shortage in recent years.

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JULY 31, 2023

That plumbing program will be the only one of its kind offered by a college in West Texas, according to the release. Community colleges are often key partners in training incarcerated students.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The bill would allow low-income students to pursue bachelor's degrees at community colleges tuition-free. It would extend the two years of free community college already offered to qualifying students to four. California Community Colleges offer over 30 bachelor's degree programs.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

There are nearly one million fewer students attending community colleges today than there were pre-pandemic, and the vast majority of community college leaders recognize that poor customer service is at least partially to blame,” said Tara Zirkel, EdD, Director of Strategic Research at EAB. “The Learn more at eab.com.

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MARCH 13, 2023

President Joe Biden's budget includes a $500 million grant program to provide two years of free community college. The budget also includes $90 billion in free community college investments over the next decade. The budget calls for just over $90 billion to fund free community college over the next decade.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While immigrants make up a large part of the community college student population, a new report from Upwardly Global found that many community colleges need to do more to meet their needs. Community colleges are critical access points to higher education for immigrant and refugee students.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Community college enrollment fell sharply during the pandemic and hasn't fully recovered. Many students who left community college during the pandemic aren't planning to return, according to a recent New America survey. We've seen 1 in 5 students disappear from community colleges since the pandemic began," Fishman said.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In today's digital age, the role of marketing in higher education has become increasingly significant, as institutions strive to navigate the complexities of enrollment and community engagement.

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EAB

JANUARY 13, 2023

Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges. Modern student expectations are everchanging—can your community college keep up? Community college student demographics are shifting, nontraditional is the new norm, mental health is in crisis, and learning flexibility is a growing demand.

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iSchoolConnect

MARCH 30, 2023

Vancouver Community College Canada | Introduction Vancouver Community College (VCC) is a public community college located in Vancouver, Canada. In this article, we will explore […] The post Vancouver Community College Canada | Your A-Z guide to studying here!

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka called for free community college in a speech to her chamber. Thirty-one states currently offer free community college with varying eligibility requirements, including several of Massachusetts' neighbors.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Six historically Black community colleges in Alabama are joining the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund supports historically Black colleges and universities with scholarships and other funding opportunities. The schools will be the first community colleges to join the fund.

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JULY 19, 2023

The Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for its Community College Internships (CCI) program. Community college students can now apply for a hands-on internship with the Department of Energy (DOE). Applications will be open through 5 p.m. The program features hands-on experience at top national labs.

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JUNE 9, 2023

Online students worked with their peers less than students who weren't fully online, according to a new report from the Community College Survey of Student Engagement. However, that is exactly what we see when examining the rapid and complete digital learning transformation occurring at Community Colleges."

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many community college students struggle with food insecurity. Community colleges across the country are stepping up efforts to address hunger in their communities. Officials say community colleges are uniquely positioned to combat food insecurity. Hunger is prevalent on community college campuses.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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