Community Colleges Archives

All but three community colleges saw enrollment declines this fall

UB Staff - September 16, 2021

The numbers represent a slight improvement from the start of last school year, when enrollment dropped by more than 5,000 students.

3 ways community college presidents can navigate an uncertain future

Dr. E. Ann McGee - May 18, 2021

While history suggests community college enrollments increase in times of crisis, the reality in the age of COVID-19 is very different.

Community colleges redefine town-gown

Web Editor - September 24, 2014

Thom Chesney, president of Brookhaven College, often meets donors who have never taken a course at his community college in northern Dallas, nor had...

Community college engagement and funding connections

Web Editor - September 24, 2014

Supporting local economic and civic projects is a central part of the mission for community colleges that rely on voter approval for funding. In Kansas,...