State Funding Models for Community Colleges Examined in New Brief

  The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has published a new brief that examines how states fund community colleges based on the enrollment for their students, including those pursuing credit-bearing degrees and certificates, non-credit workforce programs, and those enrolled via dual-enrollment programs. An interactive data dashboard based on the findings of the brief titled,…

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California Governor Establishes a Black-Serving Institution Designation for Colleges and Universities

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills into law to address the legacy of racial discrimination, including a bill to establish a Black-Serving Institution designation for California colleges and universities. Senate Bill 1348 authored by California state senator Steven Bradford, looks to promote Black student success in higher education by creating the nation’s…

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exploring the opportunities and challenges

Why are international boarding schools opening campuses in India? International boarding schools like Wellington College, Harrow, Shrewsberry and UWC are rapidly becoming part of India’s education landscape. While China used to be the hub for international schools, in 2021, it banned foreign curricula and restricted ownership of K-9 private schools, leading international schools to look…

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What traits make a great college president?

Dive Brief: Trustworthiness, resilience, and effective and authentic communication topped a list of most important skills needed in a college president, according to a survey of those who already hold the job by executive search firm Academic Search.  Among the over 700 college presidents surveyed, over 90% listed those qualities as “very relevant” to the…

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