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MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. State Senate leaders also proposed investments in free nursing programs at community colleges, support for low-income students, and free community college for students over 25.

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APRIL 7, 2023

It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why. The Department of Education (ED) intends to force more transparency into how commonly institutions use these managers.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

After announcing the tour, she committed to donating $1 million to higher education efforts through her BeyGood foundation's Renaissance Scholars program. Right now, it's Beyoncé — but soon, college students in her Renaissance Scholars program may take the reins. Who runs the world? where Beyoncé will be performing Aug.

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APRIL 5, 2024

The board of trustees approved the Austin Community College Free Tuition pilot program, which will last at least five years. The Austin Community College (ACC) District is giving all graduating high schoolers within the area free tuition to earn associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certifications.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

weighted GPA qualify for the simplified versions of their local community colleges' and six universities' applications — half of which are historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students will have to pay $30-$75 per application unless they apply during College Application Week from Oct.

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MAY 5, 2023

Students, staff, and faculty in the California Community Colleges system have access to free and confidential immigration legal services through the Higher Education Legal Services Project. Services carry over until a resolution is found, even if a student has graduated from the community college.

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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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JULY 12, 2023

Two dozen states offer some form of bachelor's degree at community colleges. Community colleges in those states have adopted hundreds of degree programs, with many aimed at relevant workforce needs. Community colleges tend to be less costly and more accessible than traditional four-year schools.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

weighted GPA qualify for direct admission to all 58 community colleges and six universities, half of which are historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Students will have to pay $30-$75 per application unless they apply during College Application Week from Oct. Students with at least a 2.8

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Massachusetts residents will soon be able to pursue a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at a local community college. The $56 billion budget invests heavily in the state's college system, allocating $229 million for higher education institutions and scholarships for students, according to the governor's office.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

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. get your copy 2.

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JULY 21, 2023

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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JULY 11, 2024

A new program by the College of the Desert will offer on-site general education college courses to incarcerated students ages 18-24. The program is funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges' Rising Scholars Network. And it's really our responsibility to provide them with college.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

California recently enacted new regulations that call on community college professors to employ DEI and anti-racist principles in the classroom. Six California community college professors filed a lawsuit Thursday hoping to block a new rule they say restricts their academic freedom.

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APRIL 1, 2024

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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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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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sonya Christian on Thursday was named chancellor of the California Community College system. Christian will lead the country's largest public higher education system, serving over 1.8 million students at 166 community colleges. READ: [link]. READ: [link]. Gavin Newsom said in a statement.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Community college enrollment fell sharply during the pandemic and hasn't fully recovered. Many students who left community college during the pandemic aren't planning to return, according to a recent New America survey. We've seen 1 in 5 students disappear from community colleges since the pandemic began," Fishman said.

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MAY 31, 2024

Another episode of " In Your Element," features Kelly Schimpf , the Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Salem Community College. Known for its proactive approach in higher education, Salem has set a benchmark in implementing customer relationship management (CRM) systems, specifically Element451.

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JUNE 19, 2023

New federal legislation aims to boost community college agriculture programs with annual grants. The Community College Agriculture Advancement Act has bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate and is endorsed by a broad range of community college organizations.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In today's digital age, the role of marketing in higher education has become increasingly significant, as institutions strive to navigate the complexities of enrollment and community engagement.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka called for free community college in a speech to her chamber. Thirty-one states currently offer free community college with varying eligibility requirements, including several of Massachusetts' neighbors.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Reading Time: 9 minutes In the competitive realm of educational marketing, adequately optimized landing pages are a significant asset for connecting with potential students and enhancing recruitment strategies. Source: HEM Educational marketers must champion the use of both methods to enhance campaign success.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Blogs 5 areas for community college leaders to take stock in 2023 And resources to help sustain your post-pandemic momentum Now that community colleges have weathered the storm of the pandemic, it’s time to take a moment to recognize all you have accomplished, and then to begin to steer the transition from a “crisis” mindset to a sustainability one.

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JUNE 27, 2023

There are nearly one million fewer students attending community colleges today than there were pre-pandemic, and the vast majority of community college leaders recognize that poor customer service is at least partially to blame,” said Tara Zirkel, EdD, Director of Strategic Research at EAB. “The

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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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JULY 31, 2023

That plumbing program will be the only one of its kind offered by a college in West Texas, according to the release. Community colleges are often key partners in training incarcerated students.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Modern Student Experience Diagnostic for Community Colleges. Modern student expectations are everchanging—can your community college keep up? In higher education, the student experience continues to become more synonymous with the consumer experience. Accessible campus community. Get started.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

5 Tips to Recruit and Enroll Latine/x Students in Your Community College. Prospective Latine/x college students in the U.S. are the most likely to choose community college as their first step when pursuing a higher education. Spotlight: Holyoke Community College. Tip #1: Build belonging.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Dual enrollment programs, which allow high school students to take college courses, can be costly for community colleges, according to a new paper from the Community College Research Center. Community colleges offer the majority of dual enrollment programs, often at a discount. of its overall budget.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

And many members of Congress have designated funding for higher education as part of the 2023 fiscal year budget. The 2023 budget includes many earmarks for community colleges. Many of those projects are centered around colleges and universities — with dozens of earmarks specifically going toward community colleges.

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MARCH 20, 2023

The National Head Start Association and the Association of Community College Trustees are partnering to bring more Head Start centers to community colleges. Officials hope the centers will cut back on a shortage of childcare access and early childhood educators. Roughly 1 in 10 undergraduate students in the U.S.

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JUNE 12, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes As a modern educational institution, standing out requires a strategic approach. Our fifteen years of educational marketing experience affords us a profound understanding of diverse audiences in the academic sector and how to connect with them effectively. Understanding the Strategy: What Is Fab in Marketing?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While immigrants make up a large part of the community college student population, a new report from Upwardly Global found that many community colleges need to do more to meet their needs. Community colleges are critical access points to higher education for immigrant and refugee students.

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JULY 31, 2023

Prince George's Community College in Maryland will establish STEM majors through the grant. NASA is making big investments to help science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students at minority-serving two-year and four-year colleges boost their careers in space research.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

The recently launched Civic Mapping Initiative is making state-by-state maps of community colleges' accessibility by public transit. The initiative was launched by the Seldin/Haring-Smith Foundation, which found in a previous nationwide analysis that only 57% of primary community college campuses were accessible by public transit.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many community college students struggle with food insecurity. Community colleges across the country are stepping up efforts to address hunger in their communities. Officials say community colleges are uniquely positioned to combat food insecurity. Hunger is prevalent on community college campuses.

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