From empty seats to shared success: Course-sharing can keep students on track to graduate and create fiscal and operational efficiencies for institutions.
When digital environments are cohesive and intuitive, students report stronger satisfaction, reduced stress and a deeper sense of connection to their institution.
In 2026, the federal government will curb access to billions of dollars in student loans, reconfigure how borrowers repay their debt and provide new grant money for short-term career training programs.
2026 will favor community colleges that reinvent themselves to ensure institutional resilience, market relevance and programmatic alignment with workforce and community needs.