A survey published recently by Inside Higher Ed reveals serious quality gaps in academic advising. Among community college students, fewer than half say they’ve received…
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Job cuts at community colleges accounted for nearly two-thirds of all job losses in higher education between FY 2019 and FY 2022. During that period,…
One of the missions of a community college is addressing the occupational education needs of the workforce. Although many industries are suffering from a lack…
Prior to 1994, Michigan did not have property tax caps. Until then, a property’s State Equalized Value (SEV) served as the basis for taxed property.…
You’ve all heard the tropes about public sector employees. They’re overpaid and underworked. They either do nothing for 30 years, or work hundreds of hours…
In the past five years, the city’s water treatment authority has advised residents of Austin, TX at least three times to boil their tap water.…
The move toward increased dependence on electricity as an alternative to fossil fuels has created increased demand for electricians. According to the Bureau of Labor…
A new study to be published in the February 2023 issue of the Economics of Education Review shows that job loss is not a significant…
Nationally, there’s been long-running discussion about offering four-year degrees at community colleges. In Michigan, the Legislature has authorized community colleges to deliver a limited number…
A recent report authored by the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) indicated that Michigan is among four states that will see “the highest growth in battery…