Community Colleges

Here you'll find articles on ed tech in community colleges and the role of community colleges in supporting student success.


CC Students Unaware of School Support Options

Even as many community college students juggle classes, work and family support with the additional challenges posed by the pandemic, most aren't aware of the help their colleges might offer, according to a recent survey undertaken by the Center for Community College Student Engagement.

ERP Rollout Supports Digital Transformation at Baltimore City Community College

In an effort to modernize its operations and improve the overall student and employee experience, Baltimore City Community College is rolling out Ellucian's Banner software-as-a-service platform.

Western Technical College Uses Workforce Efficiency Software to Support Students

To serve students both online and on-campus during COVID-19, Western Technical College in Texas has rolled out Conext.me, a cloud-based communication, e-sign and workflow platform designed for career, traditional and community colleges.

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Speaking the Language of Data Visualization

Understanding data visualization technologies is critical to recognizing and responding to enrollment trends and patterns — particularly for community colleges facing precipitous decline.

Community College Librarians Keep Digital Platform Running in California

A recent effort by the Community College League of California has resulted in a three-year agreement to cover the renewal costs of a shared library services platform.

Community Colleges Get Moody's Downgrade

Moody's has given a negative outlook to community colleges for 2021, matching the negative outlook it had already issued for four-year public and private universities.

Purdue Global Signs Transfer Agreements with Arizona, Maryland CCs

Purdue University Global, the institution's public online campus, is signing student transfer agreements with community colleges in states other than its own. In the last month, the Indiana-based university announced articulation agreements with Maricopa Community Colleges in Arizona and Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland.

Kentucky Community & Technical College System Closing the Gap Between Education and Work

The Kentucky Community & Technical College System has launched a year-long effort to revamp its educational model and better provide students with the skills and knowledge they need for the workforce.

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New Marketplace Opens for Community College Courses

A company with a focus on "working learners" has launched a new marketplace for community colleges to sell their courses online. Unmudl from SocialTech.ai features courses from seven community colleges.

New Brief Offers Lessons in Advising for Community Colleges

To help institutions that want to "redesign or enhance" their advising services, a new research brief by nonprofit social policy research firm MDRC has shared lessons honed over two decades.