New article(s) on CCDaily December 13, 2019

opens in a new windowUsing free tuition to attract students into high-demand fields

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed budget will include $145 million over the biennium to make tuition-free community college available to low- and middle-income students who pursue jobs in high-demand fields. It also would provide grants to low-income students to cover expenses such as food, transportation and childcare.

opens in a new windowA culture of success, on and off the field

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College won the 2019 NJCAA football championship, but the successes of all its student-athletes aren’t limited to the athletic field.

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Garrison Weavil has known for years that he wanted to be a mechanical engineer. Now, four years into the Guilford Apprenticeship Partners, he has thousands of hours of experience under his belt and a free education for Guilford Technical Community College (North Carolina).

opens in a new windowHail & Farewell recognition: The Hail & Farewell Luncheon, held during the AACC annual convention, is the association’s opportunity to wish a fond farewell to retiring CEOs as well as hail new first-time and 25-year CEOs. The application this year can be completed within the AACC convention opens in a new windowregistration form. The deadline to submit a request for recognition is February 10.

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