Hybrid classes provide the right mix for students, colleges
By Linda Thor, Published August 30, 2010
Similar to the online revolution of the mid-1990s, hybrid learning classes are redefining how community college students access higher education.

'Early alert' systems send students warnings, advice
By Carisa Chappell, Published August 17, 2010

Sometimes skipping just one class or foregoing that extra hour to study for an exam can make the difference between passing and failing. Several colleges are now using technology as a tool to help detect which students may need additional help.

Colleges tackle training for growing health IT field
By Garry Boulard, Published July 30, 2010
Despite the fact that she has worked as an information technology analyst for some 15 years, when Soussan Ahmadi found herself unemployed last year, she realized that she needed to dramatically expand her technological expertise—and no field looked as promising as health information technology.

Six colleges named national academic centers in information assurance
By CC Times, Published July 13, 2010
Six community colleges are the first two-year higher education institutions to be named National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Career-oriented degrees yield increased income
By CC Times, Published June 30, 2010
The Colorado Community College System recently conducted a comparison of the wages of students age 25 and older before they began their education at the system’s 13 colleges and upon leaving them to determine the effect of education on income.

Kudos for Community College Times
By CC Times, Published June 28, 2010
The Community College Times is a recipient of the 2010 Awards for Publication Excellence (APEX) for its Web site.

Md. college named national center for information security education
By CC Times, Published May 4, 2010
Prince George’s Community College in Maryland has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Systems Security Education by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 

Enrollment at an all-time high? Tips on how to manage it
By Ellen Ullman, Published April 9, 2010
More students, fewer resources and dwindling budgets are causing a major problem for community colleges across the country. Here are some ideas from colleges on doing more with less.

Community colleges receive $36 million for health IT initiative
By CC Times, Published April 5, 2010
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department has enlisted the talent and resources of some of the nation’s community colleges, universities and major research centers to advance the widespread adoption of health information technology.

Setting sights on student success
By CC Times, Published April 2, 2010
Developing and implementing strategies to help community college students succeed will be a common thread among many of the 150-plus sessions, roundtables and workshops at the 90th annual American Association of Community Colleges convention in Seattle April 17-20.