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Student Success
Campus Child Care Has Become Less Available. A New Partnership Aims to Change That.
A community-college group wants to add Head Start sites to many campuses, giving student parents free child care and helping them stay enrolled. -
Government Aid
Covid Relief Money Helped Almost 2/3 of Students Stay in College, U.S. Says
That extra support for higher ed is set to run out in a few months, leaving college leaders with some tough decisions. -
The Campus Work Force
Staffing Woes Continue at Community Colleges, Stalling Their Pandemic Recovery
Two-year institutions had 13 percent fewer employees in 2022 than in 2020, a new analysis shows. -
Students Are 'Underprepared, Unengaged, and Unmotivated'
Community-College Leaders Wrestle With an Uncertain Future
At a recent conference, trustees talked about overhauling recruitment to bring back disaffected students. -
Data
‘A Perilous Position’: Some Community-College Students Struggle to Meet Basic Needs, Report Says
Twenty-nine percent were food-insecure, and 14 percent were housing-insecure, according to the Center for Community College Student Engagement. -
Transportation
How a Rural College Makes Sure Students Get to Class, One Car at a Time
When public transit is limited, students can be “one flat tire away from dropping out.” An unusual program is chipping away at the problem. -
Virtual Forum: How Creative Partnerships Increase Colleges’ Impact
ON DEMAND: Establishing a meaningful community at college can be a daunting and difficult task for any incoming student. To learn more about how your institution can help establish communities for students who are often underrepresented, watch The Chronicle’s virtual forum.With Support From Ascendium. Watch on demand. -
Career Training
The Mystery of Short-Term Credentials
Colleges and lawmakers tout them as a speedway to good jobs. Where’s the data to prove it? -
Community Colleges as a Driving Force
In this Virtual Forum, Reynolds Community College president, Paula Pando joins us to discuss new ideas and strategies being adopted by community colleges to support students on their higher-ed journey. Watch to learn the latest trends, upcoming challenges, and how these institutions are collaborating with four-year colleges.Watch on demand.