Level funding prompts fewer TRIO, GEAR UP students
By Arnold Mitchem
In an open letter to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Council for Opportunity in Education President Arnold Mitchem says that the number of students participating in the federally TRIO and GEAR UP programs have decreased because of level funding over the last few years.

College group to support Native Americans on campus, in community
By CC Times
Native American students attending Ozarks Technical Community College in Missouri can now find support and opportunities through a new campus organization.

Va. system to open geospatial education Web portal
By CC Times
The Virginia Community College System has joined with a statewide geospatial program to develop an online one-stop resource center for educational materials to train workers for the growing industry.

Feds sue Ariz. college district over immigration practice
By Washington Post
The U.S. Justice Department filed another lawsuit against immigration practices in Arizona, saying that the Maricopa Community College District acted illegally by requiring noncitizens to provide their green cards before they could be hired for jobs.

N.H. college president discusses leading during big changes
By Seacoastonline.com
Will Arvelo, president of Great Bay Community College (New Hampshire), talks about the changes at his institution over the past three years, from overseeing a $10 million renovation, to serving a growing number of students as a result of the economic downturn.

Grant news digest
By CC Times
Grants and gifts awarded to community colleges in Florida, Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Washington for the week of Aug. 30, 2010.

Trustees' association names regional award winners
By CC Times
The Association of Community College Trustees has announced the recipients of its annual Regional Awards for community college trustees, equity programs, chief executive officers, faculty members and professional board staff members. 

Calendar of Events
By CC Times
Community College Times is starting a new calendar of events section. Please feel free to e-mail us information on regional, national and international conferences, workshops and other activities.