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All Is Not Lost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education works to fix the broken system, it’s time for community college leaders to remind Americans that these important institutions exist. All is not lost if only we embrace the expansive and flexible opportunities offered by our community colleges. While the U.S.

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Undocumented Students Could Access Federal College-Prep Programs Under Biden Proposal

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Undocumented Students Could Access Federal College-Prep Programs Under Biden Proposal Katherine Knott Wed, 01/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Opening up the college-prep programs to undocumented students has been a priority for years. But some administrators say the political climate is too fraught to make such a change now.

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AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

Great College Advice

.” Most states allow high school students to enroll in community college or university courses. Students enroll twice: they earn both high school AND college credits for the same course. In some cases, community college faculty offer these courses in the high school. while in college.

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National Academies release antiracism, DEI recommendations

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Further, racial wealth gaps affect families’ ability to pay for STEMM college (prep, extracurricular experiences, tuition and living expenses). Thus, creating conducive contexts will require structural changes.”

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U.S. Finalizes New Rules For Distance Ed And College Prep Programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Colleges will have to submit to the federal government new data on their distance education programs under a batch of new rules the Biden administration finalized Monday. The rules, which will take effect July 1, 2026, will likely be the presidents last package of new regulations for colleges and universities before Trump takes office Jan.