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"The Psychological Power of the Word 'Free' "
Some community colleges that lost enrollment during the pandemic are luring students back by promising them free tuition.
Expanding Access to Transfer Pathways
The New England Board of Higher Education is working to expand guaranteed transfer pathways in the region.
Understanding the College Enrollment Drop
Two national experts explore why community colleges have lost students, whether and when enrollments are likely to start climbing again, and how institutions should respond.
Influencer 101
A community college in Ohio is launching a certificate program to teach students to be media influencers. Will the new offering unleash students’ inner Kim Kardashian?
Education Department Shuts a ‘Free’ Program for Union Members
The U.S. Education Department says Eastern Gateway Community College’s online program violated federal financial aid rules. The college warns that freezing the program could endanger its future.
An Abrupt Departure
The president of the North Carolina Community College System resigned this week after less than two years in his position.
The Different Types of Potential Learners and What They Want
As most colleges see their historical pool of students shrink, here’s a framework for understanding what motivates potential learners from 16 to 65 and what they want from institutions.
From College to Career Success
Employers were asked what skills they most value and what skills recent graduates are weakest in. Tara A. Rose and Terri L. Flateby summarize the findings.