Sinclair Community College continues to raise the bar in data analytics education by empowering more students with critical skills for in demand, living wage careers. By leveraging grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Ohio college has expanded its data analytics programs and increased enrollment and completion for female students. In 2021, Sinclair […]
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The benefits and balance of high dual enrollments
Like many public two-year colleges across the country, Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, Kansas, has embraced dual enrollment, a program that allows high school students to simultaneously take college-level courses, usually for credit and often without paying tuition. What sets Flint Hills apart is its preponderance of students in dual enrollment (DE): 83% of […]
Helping students transition to college-level courses
How could Yakima Valley College (YVC) make the transition from College and Career Readiness (CCR) courses to college-level classes smoother for its students? That’s the question the CCR Division recently tackled with the launch of a new program in partnership with the YVC Foundation. “Our division was seeking ways to increase the number of students […]
Streamlining resources for student veterans
The National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) at Northland Community and Technical College (Minnesota) has added a veteran resource section to its website and will soon launch a portal that integrates information and services that veterans now often learn about via word-of-mouth. These digital resources and the advanced transportation center’s plans for new veteran-focused initiatives […]
Strengthening ties with Native American communities
While November gives us a designated time to shine a light on the heritage, histories and endless contributions of Native Americans, as well as the historical injustices they have faced, it’s essential that we encourage respect, understanding and support of our Native American communities year-round. The national theme of this year’s Native American Heritage Month […]
Maine college, hotel partner to provide student lodging
Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) announced recently that for the first time in its 55-year history, lodging will be available for 50 first-time, full-time students beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. Student lodging will be located at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, a two-mile, five-minute drive from the main campus, located in Fairfield. […]
Upgrading basic skills to launch new careers
While her three children were growing up, Asfa Alamelhuda gave them everything. “I stayed home with them. I would take the kids to school, to the library, to the park,” said Asfa, 51, whose children are now 20, 18 and 14. “I enjoyed it. I feel very, very proud of myself.” When her youngest started […]
Viewpoint: Equitable outcomes for first-generation college students seeking financial aid
For first-generation college students, the road to higher education is completely bumpy with a ton of barriers, especially when it comes to navigating the needs of financial aid. Unlike families that have college attendance experience, first-generation students often face a variety of challenges in selecting the appropriate college, securing sufficient financial aid, and understanding the […]
Report roundup
Here are three reports to know about this month: Focus on dual enrollment A new comprehensive study from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University of dual enrollment (DE) shows that the programs yield higher rates of students attending colleges and completing, but there are gaps in access and success for low-income, Black […]
Alamo Colleges wins second Baldrige Award
The Alamo Colleges District (ACD) has become the first higher education institution to receive the prestigious Baldrige Award twice. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Thursday announced that five organizations this year are getting the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s only presidential award for performance excellence. […]