Perspectives
The Value of Student Advocacy
More than 20 students from Portland Community College travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2019 National Legislative Summit.
Recommendations for Providing Community Colleges with the Resources They Need
In the United States, where social mobility has been considered a birthright, community colleges are essential to that promise.
Community Colleges Can Help Students Affected by For-Profit College Closures
Community colleges can help students transfer credits and identify sources of financial aid to complete their degree. Lawmakers can do more to support students and help community colleges avoid financial hardships.
College Leaders’ Recommendations for the Higher Education Act
The Higher Education Committee of 50 released their final recommendations for the Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization. The group includes community college presidents, trustees, administrators, and financial aid staff.
Colleges start looking for ways to house and feed their students who are homeless
Now colleges and universities are trying to help homeless college students, often in collaboration with local housing authorities and nonprofit partners.
Q & A with Scott Stump
Scott Stump is the assisant secretary for career, technical, and adult education at the U.S. Department of Education.
