$33M will help Ark. colleges expand broadband
By CC Times, Published August 20, 2010
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will use about $33 million of a $102 million federal grant to expand broadband access in Arkansas specifically to extend the high-speed network to the state’s 22 community colleges.

USDA awards $1.2B in grants for broadband projects
By CC Times, Published August 4, 2010
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund 126 new broadband infrastructure projects that will create jobs and provide rural residents in 38 states and Native American tribal areas access to improved service.

Considering teaming with for-profits?
By Ellen Ullman, Published June 9, 2010
Due to the current state of the universe for community colleges—namely, strapped resources and an ever-growing number of students—more two-year institutions are looking into forming partnerships with for-profit education providers.

Lifelong learning is a must in a global economy
By Matthew Dembicki, Published April 18, 2010
SEATTLE—The skills needed to compete in a global economy change so rapidly that everyone should go to a community college every 10 years to update their skills, whether formally or informally, according to Carlos Gutierrez, a former CEO of the Kellogg Co. who also served as U.S. commerce secretary under former President George W. Bush.

Managing ever-increasing enrollments
By Ellen Ullman, Published April 9, 2010
With more students and less money, colleges are weighing options such as capping enrollment, downsizing faculty, raising tuition and holding classes on weeknights and weekends.

As online ed matures, it must tackle new issues
By Matthew Dembicki, Published April 4, 2010
Enrollment in distance education at community colleges continues to increase, with the growth attributed to the downturn in the economy, new enrollment initiatives and general interest in such courses, according to an annual survey by the Instructional Technology Council.

New programs at community colleges
By CC Times, Published March 9, 2010
New community college programs in Michigan, Oregon and Texas.

Social media find niche in the classroom
By Carisa Chappell, Published March 1, 2010
Social media are not all about marketing. Community colleges are increasingly using Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media tools in the classroom.

Kaplan, Calif. system partner on online courses
By CC Times, Published February 9, 2010
Kaplan University and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office have partnered to allow students in the state to take single courses at the for-profit online institution to help them fulfill their campus-based associate degree requirements.

Ability to meet workforce, community demands is key to success
By Stephanie Smith, Published January 26, 2010
Last July, when President Barack Obama declared community colleges “one of America’s most under-appreciated assets,” you could almost hear a collective “Yes!” from graduates and employees of these institutions across America.