Cost control at a community college has always been important, but in 2021 it will be imperative. It is important for the Board of Trustees…
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Typically, recessions treat community colleges quite well. Community college enrollment rises when recent high school graduates can’t easily enter the job market, and as people…
A recent study by the JP Morgan Chase Institute shows the negative impact of student loan debt on Black borrowers. According to the Chase data,…
Earlier this year, Mid Michigan College in Harrison, MI announced that it was laying off nine employees to address a budget deficit. Community college layoffs…
Nationwide, community college enrollment is down by nearly 10% over last year. COVID-19 has had a profound impact on higher education, and community colleges have…
In the last few weeks, I’ve written extensively about opportunities for raising enrollment at WCC. Although there are many places to look for new students,…
In periods of economic uncertainty, it is tempting for community colleges to raise tuition to offset increases in costs. Even modest increases, however, can reduce…
Earlier this year, The Hechinger Report analyzed the struggles of Ohio University. OU is about the size of Grand Valley State University, and enrolls about…
Heartland Community College serves the community of Normal, IL. If you are unfamiliar with Normal, it lies almost half-way between Chicago and St. Louis. HCC…
In 2018, Seattle city residents approved a special seven-year tax levy to fund the Seattle Promise program. Seattle Promise funds two years (or 90 credit…