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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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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L. Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018. Her ascension to the presidency, following Richardsons resignation in 2024, demonstrates the importance of institutional pipelines and succession planning.

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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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Virginia Community Colleges End DEI Initiatives Following Federal Mandate

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In a significant policy shift affecting higher education in Virginia, the state's 23 community colleges must now ensure all programs and practices comply with new federal regulations that effectively terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across these institutions.

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

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The Student Basic Needs Task Force, convened in March 2024, brought together representatives from Michigan colleges and universities, state departments, and community organizations to address what they describe as "one of the most critical barriers to postsecondary success." You see lower success in classes.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

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The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. It’s a burgeoning industry, expected to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030. Zarate believes that this will particularly benefit students who are the first in their families to attend college.

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

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California adults with some college, no degree (SCND) are about to receive a leg up. Four higher education organizations have come together to target and return SCND students, helping them complete their degrees and keep California on track to economic success. There are currently four million SCND students in the state, aged 25 to 54.

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