Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

Stout, its president and CEO, will be stepping down effective June 30, 2026. Stout has led Achieving the Dream since 2015 and under Stout’s leadership, ATD’s network now includes more than 300 community colleges and 33 Tribal colleges and universities, and its work has reached more than 500 open access colleges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

“[In health care], we know over 3 million workers are anticipated needed by 2026. “So, Community colleges could potentially serve as a valuable source for immigrants to access affordable postsecondary education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities, and workforce preparation, the report noted.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 2, 2023

Those recognized with it this year will be showcased as recipients through the 2025-2026 academic year, according to the website. Higher ed districts with multiple institutions are not eligible, but individual institutions within said district are. Several organizations can receive the seal. Willis, who was a student parent herself.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

There are 116 community colleges in California. Carey Seventy percent of Black men in California pursuing higher education attend a community college, but degree attainment lags. Serving students Lakeland Community College in Ohio created its MRC in 1996 after seeing the success of its women’s center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

If signed into law, the bill’s new data collection requirements would go into effect on or before the start of the 2026–27 academic year. Assemblymember Marc Berman California state legislators are considering a bill designed to ensure that students who are parents can get the most out of their student financial aid.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Will the college of their dreams still require the Science test—and, if so, when will they tell them? I teach at a community college, and the big push there is assessment—every department has to assess student learning on a common topic. Will they need to use frequent flyer miles to pay for them?

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