Community Colleges

Michigan is the latest state to allow community colleges to issue bachelor's degrees. But despite controversy and turf wars, actual practice remains limited, for now.

State's governor looks to MOOCs for help in entry-level courses at public institutions. San Jose State takes the plunge while community colleges mull a different path.

Community college enrollments in Texas level off, and newly required meningitis vaccinations (and associated fees and hassles) might be part of the cause.

Research backs reformers' criticism of remedial placement exams, but colleges rely heavily on them, a new study finds.

Complete College America enlists other groups in spelling out its call for immediate and fundamental changes to remedial education.

Community college in N.C. plans to evaluate "soft skills" and issue workplace readiness certificates for students who get passing marks.

A Missouri community college goes after nearby for-profits with TV ads that name names and compare tuition rates. Will other community colleges follow suit?

The American Council on Education's plan to pursue credit recommendations for Coursera's massive courses is among wave of MOOC-related grants announced by Gates Foundation.

Brice Harris, a community college veteran, is new chancellor of cash-strapped state system. His job won't be easy.

New details emerge in accreditation crisis at City College of San Francisco, and a tussle brews between former for-profit foe Bob Shireman and faculty groups at California's community colleges.