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Pandemic Boosts Fundraising at Community Colleges

Several two-year colleges are reporting record fundraising years and more individual donors than ever before. The pandemic seems to have boosted efforts so far -- but will it last?

Report: Enrollment Continues to Trend Downward

Several concerning enrollment trends are holding strong as the latest, and more comprehensive, data show. Experts and advocates are particularly worried about community colleges.

Ithaca Announces Sweeping Faculty Cuts

Saying the coronavirus accelerated an ongoing need to rightsize its faculty, college plans to eliminate 130 full-time teaching jobs.

A Community College Reopens. At What Cost?

Miami Dade College is worrying some faculty and students with its decision to reopen.

Community Colleges That Made the Call Early

The need for safety, training and planning drove these community college leaders to choose online learning for the fall.
Opinion

Needed: A New Rehearsal Space for Democracy

General education represents the best and last chance for students to debate broad human problems, yet far too few institutions are giving them the opportunity, argue Andrew Delbanco and Jon Parrish Peede.

Traditional Success Metrics Not Enough

Community colleges serve a diverse array of students who tend to need more supports outside the classroom. But the typical success measurements in higher education don't capture any of that.

How COVID Could Impact Transfer

The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty about what will happen next. Experts say colleges need to improve transfer relationships now to stay afloat in this crisis.