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Report Alleges Board Discriminated Against President
A third-party report found that Lane Community College board members discriminated against President Stephanie Bulger and engaged in bullying and abusive behavior.
Community College Research Collateral Damage in Columbia Fight
The Community College Research Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College lost several million dollars of federal funds. Director Thomas Brock describes how the center is pushing forward.
External Climate Change
How the climate for public higher education has changed over the past 25 years.
Community College Instructor Quits Over Barring Noncitizens From Adult Ed
Johnson County Community College now requires adult education students to show proof of immigration status. One instructor refused and quit in protest.
Workforce Pell Grant Expansion Faces ‘Aggressive’ Timeline
Students enrolled in short-term programs will qualify for Pell Grants under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now federal, state and college officials need to figure out how to carry out the long-fought-for policy.
Report Finds Mixed Results for Community Colleges’ Shared Governance
Withheld Adult Education Funds Worry Community Colleges
The federal government paused about $716 million for adult education programs. Community college leaders fear they may have to cut staff and services.
A Setback for Maine’s Free Community College Program
As Maine lawmakers hash out a new budget, the Legislature’s budget-writing committee has proposed discontinuing the state’s free college program.