#RealCollege Blog

MAY 3, 2022

By: Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers and Traci Kirtley, Believe in Students Jan Manla, a 23-year-old nursing student at Los Angeles Valley College, was Zooming with her school counselor this summer when the counselor noticed she was sweating, fanning herself, and hyperventilating. Manla was using her closet as a study, closing the door for privacy while her husband watched their four-year-old son.

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Community College Review

MAY 5, 2022

Did you know several Olympians competing this summer in London have roots in community colleges? Be inspired by their stories that go from community colleges to the hopeful gold!

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Catherine Cronin

MAY 6, 2022

At last week’s Open Education Conference (OER22), I shared an update on my GO-GN Fellowship project Just Knowledge. ‘Just Knowledge’ is a community-focused open knowledge research project guided by three core ideals: justice, equity and openness. Four community initiatives in the west of Ireland are participating in the project. I invited feedback following a lightning presentation introducing the project, noting that one of the community partners, the Galway Traveller Movement (GTM), was partic

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

iStock Students who go through the enrollment pipeline process, financial aid, and other related procedures will sometimes be faced with “holds,” specifically, administrative process holds. Administrators typically place holds on a student’s online account to urge them to act on a variety of specific tasks (much of which is guided by a federal or an institutional policy).

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Ready Education

MAY 4, 2022

Does this sound familiar? After more than a year of development, the overworked IT department is finally ready to launch your campus app. The Marketing and Student Affairs departments team up to promote the long-awaited app to incoming students at orientation. Students download the app but instead of finding a smooth and engaging mobile campus experience, they find a buggy and slow reproduction of the school website.

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Counselors' Corner

MAY 4, 2022

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Think you can’t help a student with little time? Hand them this, and watch what happens. (No, it isn’t perfect, but it’s a start). What is college? Most people think of college as a four-year experience, but that’s not the case at all. Take a look at these college options ; some may surprise you. How do I choose my college path?

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

iStock. Students who go through the enrollment pipeline process, financial aid, and other related procedures will sometimes be faced with “holds,” specifically, administrative process holds. Administrators typically place holds on a student’s online account to urge them to act on a variety of specific tasks (much of which is guided by a federal or an institutional policy).

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Coastline College

MAY 3, 2022

STEM careers and the demand for them seem to grow exponentially with every day that passes. But what is STEM? Why is it important? What do I need to know to get a STEM-based job? Join me as I enlist the help of Coastline’s Dr. Tanya Hoerer and Dr. Paolo Varquez to explore all things STEM. Source: Shutterstock.

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Community College Review

MAY 5, 2022

We analyze at a new policy among many community colleges nationwide that requires students to have a meningitis vaccine prior to enrollment, and how the new requirement has affected enrollment numbers.

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Single Stop

MAY 2, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This important recognition was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. This year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness encourages the amplification of the message “Together for Mental Health,” and to advocate for access to quality care for anyone affected by a mental illness.

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Community College Review

MAY 5, 2022

We look at a recent study by the National Center on Education and the Economy that indicates standards are too low at community colleges today. That low bar results in a high failure rate in the job market.

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Community College Review

MAY 5, 2022

In recent years, interest in competency-based education has risen drastically. It is a form of learning in which students engage in self-paced instruction and assessment of aptitudes rather than attending traditional courses and receiving traditional grades. Seen as the future of community college education by some, and as a cheapened version of a real education by others, competency-based education appears to be here to stay.

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Community College Review

MAY 5, 2022

Nearly 52 percent of community college students in the United States begin their freshman year in at least one remedial class. These courses, which help students acquire knowledge and skills they should have acquired in high school, do not count toward their degree requirements. As a result, students are taking longer than ever to obtain their degree, if they obtain one at all.

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Community College Review

MAY 4, 2022

Although many students need some remedial education before beginning college coursework, statistics show dismal completion rates for those who begin in remedial classes. We take a closer look at the problem, as well as some of the ways colleges are tackling it.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden give community colleges proper credit and discuss strategies for improving the support given to these campuses at the first ever White House Summit on community colleges.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Veteran Charles Wittington, a community college student, wrote about his killing addiction and was subsequently banned from campus. Was he entitled through free speech to express his opinion, or is campus safety more important? Weigh in on the controversy.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Savvy students are taking advantage of dual enrollment programs that allow them to take courses at community college and a four-year university concurrently. Learn about the benefits and how you can take advantage of these programs.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Hot on the heels of the Dream Act, many states are debating whether illegal immigrants should qualify for in-state tuition rates at community colleges. Learn about the current law, Supreme Court rulings, and what several states have to say.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2022

Even if your child is not college-aged, he or she can partake in summer programs at your local community college. Learn about summer programs on community college campuses that can inspires learning and fun in little ones.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2022

President Obama recently announced at Northern Virginia Community College to provide $8 million to boost job training at community colleges nationwide. What does this mean exactly for students?

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2022

Across the country, protests have been springing up at community colleges in recent weeks. In Massachusetts, community college students came out to protest plans to consolidate the community college system. In California, community college students participated in protests focused or recent higher education budget cuts by Governor Brown.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Healthcare reforms will demand changes in healthcare facilities, including the usage of electronic health records. Learn how you can get a jump start in this field by pursuing a program at your local community college.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

If the field of criminal justice is calling you, then answer by starting your training at community college. Learn about career prospects in criminal justice and available community college programs to launch you into a rewarding job.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

If you have a head for music and business, consider a career in the management and marketing of the music industry. Learn about how you can jumpstart a career in the music business at community colleges.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Community college students in Florida are at risk of identity theft. Learn about what private information was accidentally published on public community college websites and how students can take action to guard their identities.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Remedial education can be the catalyst for success for students who struggled through high school. Learn about new remedial education programs at community colleges that help students turnaround their educational trajectory.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Facing a monumental budget crisis, California's community college students took matters into their own hands, holding rallies and conferences for Hands Across California.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2022

The popularity of dual-enrollment classes at Florida community colleges has presented a financial challenge as students grab the opportunity to take courses tuition-free.

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Community College Review

MAY 2, 2022

Learn about how small businesses can obtain helpful assistance, training, and mentoring through community colleges thanks to Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Business program.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2022

Students considering a community college should start first with this guide to ensure they choose a school that will meet their educational and professional goals.

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Community College Review

MAY 3, 2022

A new report released by the deputy governor of the state shows that only one in five community college students actually complete their degree programs on time.

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Community College Review

MAY 5, 2022

Eleven years after a portion of the Borough of Manhattan Community College was destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Fiterman Hall is scheduled to reopen.

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Community College Review

MAY 5, 2022

We explore Senate Bill 1456, which would hold community colleges in the state to a higher standard. How would this translate to benefits for students?

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