As expected, there was a tidal wave of responses from all sides of the issue when the Supreme Court on Thursday released its ruling that rejects affirmation action in college admissions. And while advocates are still reviewing the decision and its implications, it will undoubtedly alter the recruitment and enrollment practices of many selective colleges […]
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Bridging a communications gap
It was a unique request for Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) instructors. But they were up to the challenge. “This had never been done before,” says Mike Farrell, department chair for Transportation Contract Training. “I’ve never taught a translated class before.” It was also uncharted territory for Maria Carone, a part-time, limited-term faculty member in […]
Democracy Lab: Community workshops bridge the divide
“The beauty of a democracy is that it involves all kinds of people setting aside their narrow self-interest to work toward the collective good,” said Dr. Sarah Star, assistant professor of arts and humanities at Carroll Community College and the founder of Democracy Lab, a non-partisan community workshop initiative aimed at fostering the community’s commitment […]
Alabama’s HBCCs join Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Alabama’s six historically Black community colleges (HBCC) have joined the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), which will provide access for the colleges’ students to more scholarships and professional development opportunities through a national partnership. “Adding community colleges to our membership is part of an intentional move toward a more inclusive talent strategy. A four-year degree […]
Celebrating future students
Stanly Community College (SCC) is not only celebrating its own graduates, but also recently celebrated the area’s graduating high school seniors who committed to pursue their education at SCC beginning this fall. Much like the athletic signing events for students who commit to play sports at the collegiate level, these “Yes to SuCCess” signing celebrations […]
A holistic approach with a community focus
The E and W in EWC stand for Education and Work, but they just as easily could be short for Everybody and Welcome. EWC faculty and staff at the Education and Work Center are as devoted to offering a path to a sustainable career as they are to supporting a prospective student’s dream of an […]
Helping students navigate the foster care system
Lone Star College (LSC) Navigators currently assists 962 LSC students who are involved in the foster or adoptive care system by offering educational, transportation and housing resources. “Lone Star College has services and support to help students who have experienced foster care navigate to and through Lone Star College,” said Gerald F. Napoles, LSC vice […]
Collaborating to learn about humanitarian needs
Jordan Cutter is a student at Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) looking to start in its nursing program. Last month, he participated in a unique two-day “field simulation” hosted by the Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education, which prepares students for careers in humanitarian, emergency response and peacebuilding areas. We strongly believe that genuine […]
Black Student Success Week gets system-wide support in California
Community colleges across California participated in a week’s worth of advocacy and celebration in recognition of Black Student Success Week, held from April 24-28. Now in its fourth year, Black Student Success Week expanded its offerings and resources beyond those that serve practitioners and policymakers to include current and prospective community college students. More than […]
Carving out a quiet space
On April 5, Seminole State Community College of Florida’s library and disability support services teamed up to open the Raider Reflection Room in the Sanford/Lake Mary library. The room is geared towards reflection: a space to relax, exercise mindfulness and any other centering practices for both students and faculty. After the Foundation for Seminole State […]