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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

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Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. for 16–24-year-olds.

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Why customer service matters for community colleges

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Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! What are the features of a “modern student experience,” and how do community colleges stack up?

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75 Strategic Research Questions Community Colleges Could Answer with Better Data

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Infographic 75 Strategic Research Questions Community Colleges Could Answer with Better Data Strategic research questions are a way of making sure your college is working toward continuous improvement, uncovering student barriers, and finding ways to increase efficiency.

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Maine Community Colleges Receive $76M Donation for Workforce Training Programs

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million investment in the state's community college system. million donation to the Maine Community College System (MCCS) will fuel short-term workforce training programs over the next five years. According to MCCS, more than 26,000 students have taken short-term training classes through the center since 2022.

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These 54 Community Colleges Created, Expanded Semiconductor Workforce Programs

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Dozens of community colleges across the U.S. The CHIPS Act, passed in August 2022, has spurred further research and development. The CHIPS Act, passed in August 2022, has spurred further research and development. Congress passed the CHIPS Act in August 2022, marking a nearly $53 billion investment in U.S.

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California Community Colleges Adds 6 New Bachelor’s Degrees

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The California Community Colleges system will offer six more bachelor's degree programs. Six new bachelor's degree programs have been approved to be offered by the California Community Colleges (CCC) system. The CCC introduced the pilot Baccalaureate Degree Program at 15 community colleges in 2014.

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$5,000 Grants Now Available to California Community College Grads Transferring to Partner HBCUs

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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.