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MAY 9, 2023

Podcast Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”? Reporter Jon Marcus joins EAB’s Tara Zirkel to explore the root causes behind steep enrollment declines and poor student outcomes at community colleges. EAB · Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention?” Episode 150. May 9, 2023. million people.

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APRIL 17, 2023

Bachelor's degrees at community colleges can help close racial equity gaps, according to a report from the UCLA Civil Rights Project. Few community college students who want to transfer to a four-year school do so. Education leaders and policy makers need to act to meet the needs of our students and state."

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JULY 25, 2023

Miami Dade College will offer a bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence starting in 2024. The college also offers an associate degree and certificates in AI. Community colleges are increasingly offering degrees in high-demand tech fields like AI, cybersecurity, and information technology.

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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 27, 2023

In 2021, the California Legislature authorized California Community Colleges to propose bachelor's degree programs. Seven proposed programs this year were flagged by California State University for having duplication concerns. Objections over a proposed program do not automatically rule out the program completely.

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MARCH 7, 2024

The Kennesaw State University program will train students for careers in artificial intelligence (AI). Kennesaw State anticipates students will take a year and a half to complete its 30-credit-hour program. Kennesaw State University (KSU) announced its master of science in AI (MSAI) program Feb. However, it is doable in a year.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Community college students finished both associate and bachelor's degrees faster when they were sent to a college-level class with support rather than a remedial class, according to a new study. Students reported earning similar wages before they earned degrees.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Illinois Monetary Award Program is available to state residents who demonstrate financial need and attend an approved in-state college. Combined with Pell Grants, an increase in the program could mean "virtually everyone at or below median income in Illinois can go to community college tuition-free."

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MARCH 2, 2023

The Aspen Institute and Columbia University's Community College Research Center launched a network to boost community colleges' credential value. The "Unlocking Opportunity: The Post-Graduation Success and Equity Network" includes 10 community colleges and will run through 2028.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sonya Christian on Thursday was named chancellor of the California Community College system. million students at 166 community colleges. Board of Governors taps Kern Community College District chancellor as first woman to lead the 116-college system. READ: [link]. READ: [link].

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APRIL 10, 2023

Bachelor's degree-holders see higher pay at the same positions as non-degree-holders, according to a new report from Workday. Bachelor's degree-holders have better mobility within their careers, according to the report. That premium held over the 12-year period Sigelman and Selingo studied, according to the report.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You can land a high-paying career without a four-year bachelor's degree. Associate degrees usually take two years to complete, while bachelor's degrees take four years. Bachelor's degree holders make about 37% more than associate degree holders. Ready to earn a degree?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The University of California (UC), Riverside announced it will be offering a bachelor of arts degree program at Norco California Rehabilitation Center starting in fall 2024. The program is modeled after a similar one at UC Irvine and is only the second bachelor's degree program offered inside a prison by a UC campus.

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JULY 25, 2023

A degree in social work is necessary for many jobs in the field. Where students earn their degrees can impact the salary they can expect post-graduation. Data shows that a bachelor's degree in social work typically nets higher salaries than an associate degree.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Last year, PepsiCo donated $400,000 to Bunker Hill Community College in Boston to expand Black and Hispanic student access to higher education. PepsiCo is helping to fight food insecurity at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with a quarter-million-dollar donation to five HBCUs. Around 23% of U.S.

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JULY 11, 2024

Most states have extensive financial aid programs for former foster youth. states, students with experience in foster care don't have to pay tuition. Many states, however, have strict requirements students must meet to qualify for aid. states (31), SEFC can qualify for tuition waivers. In more than half of U.S.

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JUNE 14, 2024

A study found that almost 42 million students nationwide have completed some college but earned no credential as of July 2022. Men and Hispanic, Black, and Native American populations are overrepresented in the some college, no credential (SCNC) cohort. They also earn more associate and bachelor's degrees within two years.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Florida College System is made up of 28 state and community colleges. Florida College System students can earn various associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates. But is the Florida College System right for you?

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APRIL 28, 2023

More than 40 million students had some college but no credential as of July 2021, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Students largely came from community colleges and tended to return to the same community college they last attended when heading back to school.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Ten four-year colleges in Florida have acceptance rates of 80% or higher. Florida's public community colleges accept 100% of applicants and award bachelor's degrees. Is applying for college stressing you out? Is applying for college stressing you out? And some colleges even accept anyone who applies.

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JULY 14, 2023

Students ages 21-24 will soon be able to take advantage of Michigan's free community college program. The state Legislature recently passed a budget proposal that would temporarily lower the age to take advantage of the state's Michigan Reconnect program from age 25 to 21.

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MAY 20, 2024

Gavin Newsom released his revised state budget proposal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The state is struggling with a $27 billion deficit, which is projected to reach $28 billion next year. In 2020 , the program received $117 million in state funds, helping more than 55,000 students. California Gov. California Gov.

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JULY 26, 2023

All registered nurses (RNs) need a college degree, leaving aspiring nurses wondering how difficult it'll be to get into the nursing program of their choice. Meanwhile, community colleges often have an acceptance rate above 80% for aspiring nurses pursuing an associate degree in nursing. In short: It varies.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Schools like Purdue University offer specialized degree programs that prepare students for high-paying semiconductor engineering jobs. Same Degree. Advertising Disclosure : This content was created by BestColleges and sponsored by Purdue University. Designed for working professionals. Same courses. Same Faculty.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) will begin offering an artificial intelligence (AI) bachelor's program as soon as this fall. Degrees in AI often focus on machine learning, coding, and natural language processing. Since 2022, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in AI have popped up at large and small colleges nationwide.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Top-paying positions require at least a bachelor's degree. 2021 Median Annual Salary : $179,520 Job Growth (2021-2031) : 6% Top-Paying States : Washington D.C., The BLS states that most positions require a master's degree in business administration or a master's in human resources. Census Bureau in 2020.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Students can accumulate credentials while working, ultimately earning a bachelor's degree and beyond. Some liberal arts colleges enable students to tack on certificates to help them transition to the job market. Earn a bachelor's degree. Or an associate degree. It used to be so simple. Perhaps a master's.

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JUNE 2, 2023

For comparison, the average net price of a four-year degree is $14,080 per year , or over $56,000 for four years. [3] Nonprofit Trade Schools — $16,500 : Nonprofit training centers, career colleges, and hospitals may provide trade certificate programs at a fraction of the cost of for-profit trade schools.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Teaching Cannabis From 'Seed to Sale' After spooking some universities afraid of losing federal financial aid with a for-credit course on cannabis, Green Flower pivoted to noncredit certificates through colleges' continuing education programs. Students who completed Green Flower courses report boosts in their careers, Kalef said.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Lewiston Strong Scholarship Fund will go toward covering other college expenses, with priority given to waiver recipients. Janet Mills signed a new budget giving high school graduates two years of free community college. Earlier this year, Gov. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The University of Connecticut, Iowa State University, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Texas Tech University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Florida International University were selected for the cybersecurity centers. The college plans to launch in the fall of 2025, pending some approval steps.

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MARCH 26, 2024

The University of South Florida (USF) announced its plans to introduce a new college of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. USF is the first university in Florida to announce plans for an AI- and cybersecurity-dedicated college. USF announced its College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing on March 21.

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JUNE 4, 2024

There are four TCUs in Minnesota, but until now, none of them were in the state's largest city. Red Lake Nation College's Minneapolis campus opens June 6. The college aims to help educate the 72,000 Native Americans who live in Minneapolis. TCUs tend to be located in rural areas across the U.S.,

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The initiative began in 2022 to create a coalition of colleges and universities focused on addressing hunger and students' basic needs. Several colleges and universities are expanding food pantries, helping students apply for government benefits, and caring for historically underserved populations.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success program at 25 schools, replicated from a model by the City University of New York. Last spring, State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success model at 25 campuses. Students in the program can receive up to $1,250 a year.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success program at 25 schools, replicated from a model by the City University of New York. Last spring, State University of New York (SUNY) introduced a student success model at 25 campuses. Students in the program can receive up to $1,250 a year.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As a “lifer,” Fordham wasn't eligible to participate in prison education programs, but he fought back and earned a diploma, vocational certificates, and an associate degree from Miami Dade College. The college program offers incarcerated men in South Florida the opportunity to earn college educations behind bars.

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