https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the Institutions > Community Colleges market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15751797/community-colleges-chart-path-forward-on-ai-integration-as-students-outpace-faculty-adoption https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15751797/community-colleges-chart-path-forward-on-ai-integration-as-students-outpace-faculty-adoption New report outlines eight-point framework to help institutions leverage artificial intelligence while addressing equity concerns. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:33:04 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15750874/aacc-names-first-woman-president-as-community-colleges-face-growing-workforce-demands https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15750874/aacc-names-first-woman-president-as-community-colleges-face-growing-workforce-demands Dr. DeRionne Pollard will lead the 105-year-old organization representing more than 10 million students nationwide. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:35:14 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15747888/new-president-named-for-eastern-shore-community-college https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15747888/new-president-named-for-eastern-shore-community-college Minus is currently the vice president of enrollment management and student success at Southside Virginia Community College. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:54:32 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15746768/yavapai-college-becomes-the-first-community-college-in-the-country-to-offer-an-optimized-threeyear-bachelors-degree https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15746768/yavapai-college-becomes-the-first-community-college-in-the-country-to-offer-an-optimized-threeyear-bachelors-degree Students pursuing the three-year Bachelor of Applied Science in Business (BASB) degree will take 8-week courses offered completely online. Thu, 22 May 2025 11:32:18 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15746761/postsecondary-enrollment-continues-to-grow-most-notably-at-community-colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15746761/postsecondary-enrollment-continues-to-grow-most-notably-at-community-colleges College enrollment continues to rise with community colleges showing particular growth. Thu, 22 May 2025 11:04:52 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15746311/trailblazing-occc-president-dr-mautra-staley-jones-earns-oklahomas-highest-honor https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15746311/trailblazing-occc-president-dr-mautra-staley-jones-earns-oklahomas-highest-honor Jones, who made Oklahoma history in 2022 as both the first woman and first person of color to lead OCCC, will join an elite group of Oklahomans recognized for exceptional contributions to the state. Mon, 19 May 2025 07:30:02 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15745896/jack-kent-cooke-foundation-awards-90-community-college-transfer-scholarships-in-2025 https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15745896/jack-kent-cooke-foundation-awards-90-community-college-transfer-scholarships-in-2025 This year's cohort, one of the largest in the Foundation's 25-year history, was selected from more than 1,600 applicants nationwide, with 90 students chosen from a semifinalist pool of 467. Wed, 14 May 2025 05:54:11 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15743306/southwest-wisconsin-technical-college-wins-2025-aspen-prize-for-community-college-excellence https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15743306/southwest-wisconsin-technical-college-wins-2025-aspen-prize-for-community-college-excellence The rural college's focus on living-wage careers and student success leads to top honors. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:31:37 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15741022/breaking-barriers-the-struggle-for-inclusion-on-community-college-campuses https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15741022/breaking-barriers-the-struggle-for-inclusion-on-community-college-campuses Neurodivergent students face administrative hurdles and sensory challenges while institutions work toward creating more accessible learning environments. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:20:44 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15742039/university-of-illinois-system-partners-with-one-million-degrees-to-boost-community-college-transfer-rates https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15742039/university-of-illinois-system-partners-with-one-million-degrees-to-boost-community-college-transfer-rates The pilot program, set to launch in spring 2026, will initially serve 240 students across two cohorts from selected Illinois community colleges. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:36:59 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15740298/black-community-colleges-received-27-billion-in-covid-relief-funding-joint-center-study-finds https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15740298/black-community-colleges-received-27-billion-in-covid-relief-funding-joint-center-study-finds Historically Black and Predominantly Black community colleges across the South received an unprecedented $2.7 billion in federal pandemic relief funding, according to a new study released Wednesday by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:13:36 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15740230/bunker-hill-community-college-suspends-summer-study-abroad-programs https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15740230/bunker-hill-community-college-suspends-summer-study-abroad-programs Bunker Hill Community College has canceled all of its short-term summer study abroad programs for this year. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:57:24 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15739834/report-outdated-funding-law-hampers-community-college-student-success https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15739834/report-outdated-funding-law-hampers-community-college-student-success Critics argue that a 1961 law requiring California's community colleges to spend at least half of their general funds on direct classroom instruction is outdated and prevents colleges from adequately funding critical student support services. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:10:35 -0500 Leadership & Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15738240/california-community-colleges-launch-initiative-to-expand-shortened-courses https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15738240/california-community-colleges-launch-initiative-to-expand-shortened-courses The new project is aimed at making higher education more accessible through shortened academic courses. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:46:17 -0600 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15738062/achieving-the-dream-names-23-colleges-as-leaders-in-student-success-bellevue-college-among-honorees https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15738062/achieving-the-dream-names-23-colleges-as-leaders-in-student-success-bellevue-college-among-honorees Among the honorees is Bellevue College, which earned its first Leader College designation since joining the ATD Network in 2017. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:07:51 -0600 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15737663/two-community-colleges-recognized-for-excellence-in-student-success-and-equity https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15737663/two-community-colleges-recognized-for-excellence-in-student-success-and-equity Chattanooga State Community College and Southwestern Oregon Community College have been awarded the prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award by Achieving the Dream (ATD). Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:32:28 -0600 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15737316/community-colleges-test-new-model-linking-student-success-to-community-impact https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15737316/community-colleges-test-new-model-linking-student-success-to-community-impact Fifteen community colleges across the United States are testing an innovative approach that could revolutionize how these institutions serve their communities and measure success. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:39:26 -0600 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15736889/community-college-student-leaders-selected-for-prestigious-dream-scholars-program https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15736889/community-college-student-leaders-selected-for-prestigious-dream-scholars-program Eight community college students from across the globe have been named 2025 DREAM Scholars by Achieving the Dream (ATD). Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:43:49 -0600 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15711664/report-california-community-college-leadership-growing-more-diverse-but-ceos-face-shorter-tenures https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15711664/report-california-community-college-leadership-growing-more-diverse-but-ceos-face-shorter-tenures California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:31:39 -0600 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15704466/state-funding-models-for-community-colleges-examined-in-new-brief https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15704466/state-funding-models-for-community-colleges-examined-in-new-brief Report details the prevalence of state funding for credit-bearing, dual-enrollment, and noncredit activities across the U.S. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:01:23 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15684548/bmcc-and-john-jay-college-team-up-to-create-prisontocollege-pathways-program-for-incarcerated-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15684548/bmcc-and-john-jay-college-team-up-to-create-prisontocollege-pathways-program-for-incarcerated-students Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Institute for Justice and Opportunity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice have teamed up to create a new degree-granting Prison-to-College Pathways (P2CP) program for incarcerated students. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:23:29 -0500 Institutions https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15683263/an-equity-avenger-continues-to-advocate-for-social-justice https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15683263/an-equity-avenger-continues-to-advocate-for-social-justice Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson's work around students' basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice has made her a rising star in community college leadership. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:24:35 -0500 Leadership & Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15683186/new-america-launch-accelerator-for-community-colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15683186/new-america-launch-accelerator-for-community-colleges New America has launched an initiative to provide community colleges with National Science Foundation Engines with a support and resources to help grow a skilled technical workforce. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:54:39 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15682954/wallace-state-among-aspen-prize-finalists-caring-campuses https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15682954/wallace-state-among-aspen-prize-finalists-caring-campuses Wallace State Community College is one of three Caring Campus community colleges named 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence finalists by the Aspen Institute. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:07:27 -0500 Institutions / Community Colleges https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15682606/alabama-community-colleges-see-highest-enrollments-in-a-decade https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15682606/alabama-community-colleges-see-highest-enrollments-in-a-decade Alabama’s community and technical college programs are reporting their highest enrollments since 2013. 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