Nine higher education institutions in Tulsa, Oklahoma, including Tulsa Community College and the College of the Muscogee Nation, have partnered to improve the educational journey for students through the Tulsa Higher Education (THE) Consortium. Launched in 2021, the consortium has helped to “break silos and open communication” for the institutions, said its executive director, Laura […]
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Cardio, chemistry and keyboarding
Don’t be surprised if you hear a casual conversation about the latest assignment in Chemistry II while working out in the cardio area of the Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) Rec Center. It’s all part of chemistry instructor Larry Rasheed’s grand plan to meet students in a less intimidating environment and also introduce them to […]
Formerly incarcerated men find hope for a better tomorrow
Joseph “Smitty” Smith was determined to find a job to support his family. But after spending nearly 30 years in prison, he found himself with an 11th-grade education, no work experience and no knowledge of modern technology. Shortly after being released from prison and moving into the CrossWalk Center residential re-entry program in 2017, Smith was […]
Degrees to Succeed program streamlines transfer
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) and Goucher College have announced a partnership for the Degrees to Succeed program, which will allow students to be dually admitted to CCBC and Goucher College. This partnership will create a seamless, frictionless pathway for community college students pursuing their four-year bachelor’s degree completion. This partnership guarantees students […]
College navigators are mighty and mobile
They may not wear superhero capes, but the Madison College Navigators’ mission is nothing short of extraordinary: connecting prospective students to college and pathways to success. Madison College Access Manager Torvic Caradine, along with his team of seven college access navigators, travels to 64 high schools throughout the year, connecting with students, building relationships with […]
Faculty focus: Faith in the future
“To be honest, I didn’t know what the future held for me when I started the program [mechatronics],” Jeremiah Brown Jr. said about starting the mechatronics program at Enterprise State Community College (ESCC). “I felt that I was on the right path when I started, but which door it would lead to, I truly did […]
From classroom to community
From firefighting and criminal justice to social work and legal services, Ivy Tech Community College students are serving their communities across the state. With about 1,500 graduates per year in five different programs, the Ivy Tech School of Public Affairs and Social Services is dedicated to community engagement. At campuses throughout Indiana, Ivy Tech students […]
SUNY community colleges get support to expand childcare services
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month the expansion of childcare services at 11 SUNY community colleges to include evenings and weekends to better align with the schedules of student parents enrolled in high-demand programs, including SUNY Reconnect courses, or to create additional spots for infants and toddlers. The announcement quickly follows the […]
Building futures with Bridge2Bachelor’s program
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) has launched the Bridge2Bachelor’s program, a new initiative that creates clear, intentional pathways from SCC’s hands-on workforce programs to a bachelor’s degree. The program expands SCC’s growing bachelor’s ecosystem following the overwhelming success of its regionally accredited Bachelor of Business Administration – Management (BBA), which welcomed 520 students in its inaugural […]
Expanding credit for prior learning
Turning prior learning, work experience, military service and other credentials into college credit can save students time and money. Despite that benefit, it’s been underutilized. Only about 11% of adult learners, for example, have benefited from prior learning assessment (PLA) – also referred to as credit for prior learning (CPL) – according to a 2020 […]