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Community Colleges

White House Taking Optimistic View on Prospects for Free Community College

President Obama’s proposal of free community college has caught the nation’s imagination at the very least, even if some are saying that it is too visionary to ever be implemented.

January 21, 2015

Community Colleges

California Community Colleges to Offer Bachelor’s Degrees

Fifteen California community colleges received preliminary approval Tuesday to start offering career-oriented bachelor’s degrees.

January 20, 2015

Community Colleges

Virginia State University Learns of Enrollment Decline

Virginia State University has seen another sharp decline in enrollment and with it, the revenue the students would bring to the campus.

January 18, 2015

Leadership & Policy

In Case You Missed It…

President Obama’s Plan to Make Community College Free Draws Praise, Skepticism Suspension of NC A&T’s Nursing Program Has Significant Impact on Students’ Future Community Colleges Take On Larger Role in Modern Language Association At King Celebration, Sharpton Bridges Eras of Activism

January 16, 2015

Leadership & Policy

NC Public Universities Eye Tuition Hikes After 1-year Hiatus

North Carolina public universities want to raise tuition and fees by an average of 4 percent next year and 3.5 percent the following year for undergraduate state residents.

January 15, 2015

Students

Former Governor Patrick Signs On as Visiting Fellow at MIT

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed on to be a visiting fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology beginning this spring, the school and Patrick announced Tuesday.

January 13, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Ringleader in FAMU Hazing Death Sentenced to 6 Years

A former Florida A&M University band member was sentenced Friday to more than six years in prison for manslaughter and felony hazing in the death of a drum major, making him the first to receive prison time in the case.

January 11, 2015

Community Colleges

Obama’s Free College Plan Should Be Embraced by All

Cost of not acting? More inequality in America.

January 11, 2015

Community Colleges

Audit Report Finds Santa Fe Community College in Compliance

Auditors noted some previously disclosed problems with Santa Fe Community College’s finances but concluded that allegations of mismanagement weren’t substantiated.

January 6, 2015

Community Colleges

Education Company Settles with Justice Department

An education company will pay about $1.3 million under a civil settlement with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve allegations it employed unqualified instructors at its Texas campuses.

January 6, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Higher Education: The Problem with Priorities

For most colleges, the best hires typically come today with individuals who understand that the problem with priorities is how to find the courage — and backing — to address them.

January 6, 2015

Students

Tackling Affordability Issue, Stillman College to Lower Costs

Stillman College plans to reduce its cost of attendance by about $5,000 in fall 2015 in the hope that making higher education more affordable will attract more students.

January 5, 2015