Student Success
Trends in Employer Partnerships with Community Colleges: Insights From Strada’s National Grant Challenge
Partnerships between community colleges and employers have the opportunity to address local and regional economic needs through a range of tools, including supporting student success through resources and services, integrating work-based learning, and building career pathways.
President Biden’s Free Community College Plan Matters Now More Than Ever
A new Congress brings a new opportunity to make transformational changes to America’s higher education system. The America’s College Promise Act—a
Child Care Access Means Parents in School Programs and Experiences
The CCAMPIS program supports the participation of low-income parents in post-secondary education through the provision of campus-based childcare services. Following our recent webinar on Campus Based Childcare, we were joined by seven rural community colleges during our Peer Learning Network Discussion to learn about their experiences as CCAMPIS recipients.
SNAP Employment and Training: Overview of the Pennsylvania KEYS Program
The SNAP Employment and Training program helps SNAP participants gain skills and find work that moves them forward to self-sufficiency. During our recent Peer Learning Network discussion, we were joined by Butler County Community College and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, both located in Pennsylvania, to learn about their KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success) Program.
Hanging in the Balance: Which Direction Will Student Loan Reform Take in the 118th Congress
The 2022 midterm elections will shape the power dynamics of the 118th Congress. House education leaders present us with a preview of what we can expect should either party control the chamber.
Digital Equity: Supporting Digital Inclusion Efforts for Learners
Access to affordable broadband is a challenge for many rural communities. While this challenge has been known to many, the digital inequities for rural communities were amplified throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. During our Peer Learning Network discussion, we were able to collaborate with and learn from rural community college leaders about how they are supporting digital inclusion efforts for learners and students on their campus.
