Community College
Stanford expands community college success program
Community colleges across the nation are invited to participate in the College Perspectives Program, an initiative designed to help students cultivate learning mindsets that will support and increase…
Washington lawmakers propose free community college
Tuition at community and technical colleges in Washington would be free for state residents without a bachelor's degree under a proposal announced Jan. 19 by a group of…
Does the current transfer system hinder student progress?
Just 14 percent of students who begin their higher education in community colleges transfer to four-year institutions and earn a bachelor's degree within six years, according to a…
Case studies highlight adaptive learning outcomes
New case studies from Pearson aim to demonstrate a measurable impact that educators teaching with MyLab & Mastering could have on learner outcomes. The MyLab & Mastering Business,…
Can MOOCs be a successful alternative for community colleges?
While the hype has not panned out, MOOCs did find a good foothold in our nation’s community colleges, where online classes provide scheduling flexibility for nontraditional students dealing…
3 critical parts of HEA reauthorization
Fairness, innovation, and accountability are the three guiding principles Congress should use as it reviews the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) in light the use of…
State of the Union: College affordability a top concern
Higher education spent a few brief moments in the spotlight during President Obama's final State of the Union address on Jan. 12. Access to affordable higher education was…