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Lawmakers Move to Reconstitute an HBCU’s Board
Legislators have considered eliminating Tennessee State University’s board entirely, but an alternative would remake it.
Maryland Community Colleges Face $22M Budget Cut
Governor Wes Moore says his budget proposal is a response to declining enrollment and will “rein in” spending. Community college advocates say it will have wide-ranging negative consequences.
New Data Signal Flawed Transfer Process
Many community college students intend to transfer to four-year institutions and earn bachelor’s degrees. Few of them make it, according to new reports.
Free Community College Boosts Enrollment, Strains Massachusetts System
The enrollment surge is a welcome development for the Massachusetts community college system, but it has also created staffing shortages and stretched capacity.
Editor Discusses New Book, ‘HBCU Made’
The new book features a range of HBCU alumni describing the enduring effects of their college experiences.
Tenure Extensions Were Popular Amid the Pandemic. That May Not Be Good.
Colleges gave tenure candidates more time due to COVID-19. Women, who may be more likely to fall behind due to extensions, reported more disruption to their research than men.
Doxing Truck Targets Boulder Faculty Members
North Carolina Community Colleges Push for Workforce-Focused Funding Model
Community college leaders are hopeful the new funding plan they’ve devised can win over state lawmakers eager to fill workforce gaps.