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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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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Trade schools are in a growth phase. Can it last?

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Fall enrollment and market revenue is expected to grow by at least 6% though 2030. For-profit schools making waves in trade programs Community colleges and trade schools share student enrollment nearly evenly. Consequently, revenue increased 7.8% over the past four years. in fall 2024.

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North Carolina Behind in Goal for Educational Attainment; Calls for Greater Student Support

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With those funds, she was able to enroll at Blue Ridge Community College as a human services technology student, on track to graduate this May. Community college may be more affordable, but it can be out of reach for some people,” said Allen. For a lot of people, having a scholarship can be a make or break.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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?

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New IT strategies for solving higher ed’s biggest challenges

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More from UB: Succession planning: How to find a community college president The University of the Pacific is just one of a rising number of organizations that are using enterprise browsers to address modern IT challenges.

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