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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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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

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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EAB

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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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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EAB

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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AUGUST 8, 2024

The budget increases funding for community colleges and scholarships, expands dual enrollment, and improves pathways for nursing students and students from underrepresented groups. Pennsylvania is reinvesting millions into higher education in 2025 "after decades of inaction."

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MARCH 12, 2024

Keep reading to learn about the rising prevalence of microcredentials in higher education and their projected future. The Rise of Microcredentials Popular Microcredential Providers The Future of Microcredentials in Higher Education References What Is a Microcredential? UPCEA and Collegis Education. January 2024.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new report from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University explores how race and ethnicity impacted students' college experiences during the pandemic. The pandemic intensified students' basic needs insecurity and increased racial and ethnic disparities in higher education, according to the report.

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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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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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JULY 3, 2023

But even now, as students' intended pursuit of higher education is bouncing back, their educational priorities and plans are continuing to shift.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Several new laws in California that affect higher education will go into effect in 2024. The laws include new requirements for the state's public education systems, including price transparency and reports on sexual harassment. Here are some of the bills that will impact higher education and college students.

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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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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?

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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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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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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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EAB

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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JULY 11, 2024

The program is funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges' Rising Scholars Network. The College of the Desert is launching a new program that will provide tuition-free college courses to incarcerated students. The program, funded by a $1.5

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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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EAB

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. Download the diagnostic. Completed the diagnostic?

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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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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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EAB

MAY 2, 2023

Blogs 3 Tips to Streamline Community College Compliance Reporting How to save time and move your data strategy from disparate to deliberate Community College IR and IE offices spend weeks (if not months) each year on IPEDS and other compliance reports.

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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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EAB

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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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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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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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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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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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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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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JANUARY 17, 2023

The bill would let some students from Mexico enroll in California Community Colleges. A proposed bill in California would allow some Mexican students to attend community college classes in California. This bill will allow low-income residents who live close to the border to attend local community colleges.".

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EAB

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to engage more community college prospects amid the “great opt out”. As the number of traditional-aged students continues to decline, community college leaders must focus on enrollment and recruitment strategies within their control. Community members who leverage career services resources.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Community college students are largely more optimistic about digital learning, compared to before the pandemic, according to a report from Bay View Analytics. The report highlights an increased focus on digital tools and online learning at community colleges. Higher education in the U.S.

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