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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The California Community Colleges system is rolling out an ambitious new project aimed at making higher education more Dr. Rowena M. Tomaneng, Deputy Chancellor of the California Community Colleges. As the largest system of higher education in the nation, California Community Colleges serves 2.1

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Kids on Campus Initiative Shows Strong Progress in Connecting Head Start and Community Colleges

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A national partnership between the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) is creating powerful educational opportunities for both young children and their parents through the innovative "Kids on Campus" initiative. Research underscores the potential impact of these initiatives.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018. Montague of Volunteer State Community College raised serious questions about the unique pressures faced by women leaders, particularly women of color. college and university chief executives by 2030.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

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The state awarded $18 million each to six regional collaboratives consisting of at least one K-12 school district, University of California campus, California State University campus, and community college district. It’s a burgeoning industry, expected to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030.

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Michigan Task Force Unveils 12 Recommendations to Address College Student Basic Needs

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According to the report, 69% of all jobs in the state will require postsecondary education by 2031, making student success critical to meeting the state's "Sixty by 30" goal of having 60% of working-age adults hold a postsecondary credential by 2030. "We

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California Reconnect To Give Some College, No Degree Students A Leg Up

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By 2030, the Public Policy Institute of California predicts that 40% of all jobs will require at least a bachelor’s degree. As SCND students return to school, coaches with InsideTrack will ensure they are supported and that institutions have the capacity to see them to completion.

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5 Tips for Recruiting and Enrolling Latine/x Students in Your Community College

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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. of attending your community college?