Community College
Leveraging Technology to Know and Serve Students Better
Karen Thomson | Vice President of Marketing, Student Life and Alumni, George Brown CollegeFor today’s colleges and universities, it’s not enough to simply focus on access for new students. Given the importance of postsecondary attainment to success in the labor market, and the…
Realigning Not Closing: A Broader View on How to Maintain Access in Tough Times
Monty Sullivan | President, Louisiana Community and Technical College SystemManaging challenging economic circumstances has become the status quo for all higher education institutions across the United States, though in some states the situation is tougher than in others. In…
Fast-Tracking Military Attainment: Creating Credential Pathways for Service Members
Margherita Clark | Dean of Health and Human Services, Lansing Community CollegeIncreasing numbers of military personnel—both active service members and veterans—are enrolling in postsecondary programs across the United States every year. These students bring with them significant amounts of training and…
Sharing Expertise to Make the Bridging Program a Reality
Tanya Wakelin | eLearning Manager,Centre for Academic and Faculty Enrichment and Corporate Training Services, Durham CollegeDurham College (DC) is a proud supporter of higher learning, and participates in many educational collaborations to enhance teaching and learning for students worldwide. In recent years, the college has…
Supporting Students: Making Models of Success the New Norm for Non-Traditional Students
Michael Baston | Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Provost, LaGuardia Community CollegeJoey Fernandez is in his final semester at LaGuardia Community College. He plans to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue his dream of international relations. Joey’s story is just…
Online Bridging for Computer Engineering: Broadening Access to High-Demand Competencies
Audrey Penner | Vice President of Academic and Student Success, Northern CollegeLabor market expectations for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in computer science are estimated at excellent according to Service Canada. While the number of graduates in computer science programs has…
Analytics and Student Success in the Two-Year Sector
Anton Reece | President, West Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeIn today’s higher education environment, the goalposts for many institutions have shifted significantly. Where the focus and incentives—both in terms of market incentives and government funding—were once squarely focused on…