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…
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Last week, the WCC Board of Trustees selected Alex Milshteyn to fill the vacancy created by Richard Landau’s resignation. Milshteyn will complete the remainder of…
If you would like a really good demonstration of how the WCC Board of Trustees works, please take time to view the video from the…
Last month, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the bond rating for Delaware County Community College. DCCC is a mid-sized, two-year college in Media, PA. DCCC is…
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…
In Michigan, community colleges and the State of Michigan share construction funding responsibilities. Under most circumstances, the State of Michigan will fund as much as…
Inflation affects everyone, including commercial construction firms. Prior to 2021, commercial construction projects “escalated” (increased in price) at a rate of about 2%-4% per year.…
In August 2022, Morning Consult surveyed 4,420 adults regarding college affordability and value. One question asks, “In your opinion, how easy or difficult do you…
Whoever thought it was a good idea to virtually eliminate the WCC maintenance budget isn’t doing the institution any favors. The old saying, “Penny wise…
It’s clear that adult learners will play an important role in boosting enrollment at community colleges. While most administrators are inexplicably fixated on the number…