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Westmoreland County Community College Names Dr. Kristin Mallory as New President

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Westmoreland County Community College has appointed Dr. Kristin L. Dr. Kristin Mallory Mallory, who currently serves as vice president for Academic Affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland, will assume her new role on July 1, 2025, bringing with her a comprehensive vision for educational excellence and community engagement.

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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

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I was scheduled to present a proposal to my tribal council - I was seeking permission to bring a group of students from the University I worked at to the Rez for an annual cultural festival. Dr. Torence Powell is Superintendent/President of Napa Valley College in California. King, Jamal A. Cooks and David M. Johnson.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

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Across the country, community colleges and universities are seeing fewer students enroll, a trend that could have long-term consequences for both individuals and the economy. Today, we stand as Californias fastest-growing community college, with enrollment up 33% overall from pre-pandemic levels.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

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According to the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) for returning students and the 2023 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) for first-year students, 66% of the student respondents to both surveys indicated they felt nervous, anxious, or on edge to the point where it was affecting their lives.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

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Jhaneil Thompson After graduating from high school, Thompson enrolled in a community college and when it was time for her to continue her education at a four-year-institution, it was Florida A&M University (FAMU) that welcomed her right from the start, even before she officially enrolled in fall of 2019. James, Jamaica. “I

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Neurodivergent Minds, Traumatized Hearts: Recognizing PTSD in College Students

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Schedule an art therapy activity. Peoples is the associate director of the Student Resource & Empowerment Center at Tidewater Community College, as well as an educational consultant and personal development coach. Set-up a talk back board. Host an open mic. Distribute journals.

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Faculty Salaries Rise for Second Consecutive Year, Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

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The participating institutions included about 225 doctoral universities, 320 regional universities, 180 liberal arts colleges, 80 community colleges, and 175 minority-serving institutions.

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