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NEWS BRIEFS: Florida Community College Presidents Capitulate to DeSantis

"Will not fund or support any institutional practice, policy, or academic requirement that compels belief in CRT or related concepts.”

by Future U/ February 3, 2023/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Success’ Requires More than Free Tuition

“Walking-through-the-door access doesn’t solve higher education’s biggest challenge — namely, boosting the number of community college students who graduate or …

by Future U/ May 25, 2021/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Pandemic-Related Enrollment Drop Puts Community Colleges at Risk

FROM THE LA TIMES: “Systemwide (in California), more than 260,000 fewer students enrolled in fall 2020 compared with fall 2019, a …

by Future U/ April 13, 2021/ Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: More Michigan Colleges/Universities Offer Tuition Assistance

FROM THE BRIDGE: “Between the community college programs and tuition-free offers for some students at a growing number of colleges …

by Future U/ March 8, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: There’s Higher Tuition at Michigan’s Community College

“State higher education appropriations for community colleges have risen about 4% since 2017-18, but the average tuition has risen nearly …

by Future U/ December 7, 2019/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Stop Treating Community Colleges Like Ugly Stepsisters’ (commentary)

Says Michelle Singletary. Read more from The Telegram.

by Future U/ July 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “We Skimp on the Students Who Need the Most Help”

Richard D. Kahlenberg writes: “Year after year, policymakers have chosen to severely underfund America’s two-year community colleges with the full …

by Future U/ April 26, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Community Colleges Are Looking Better and Better

Cost is a big reason, especially when compared to low-reputation 4-year schools that are 3-5x+ the total cost. Read more …

by Future U/ April 8, 2018/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Getting Real About America’s College Student Population

40% of all college students are enrolled at community colleges. Over half of all undergrads live at home. Read more …

by Future U/ August 29, 2017/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Shocking Research Finding — Homeless And Hungry Community College Students

A national survey of 33,000+ students at 70 community colleges found that 14% of respondents said they were homeless and 1 in …

by Future U/ March 29, 2017/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/