The U.S. Education Department (ED) in September 2026 approved three Workforce Pell programs in Nebraska, allowing eligible students at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) to use federal Pell Grant dollars to enroll in its phlebotomy technician, pharmacy technician and CompTia Tech+ with Google IT Support programs. These programs aim to prepare students for key healthcare and […]
Turning data into action
As part of its Vision 2030 strategic plan, Madison College leaders are working to remove academic gaps that stand in the way of student success. This includes looking closely at data for Spanish-speaking students and making changes that improve results in courses that are key to completing a degree. Over the last 15 years, the […]
Bringing the first year of college closer to home
Beginning this fall, Hawaiʻi Community College’s Kō Education Center in Honokaʻa will offer a new pathway for North Hawaiʻi students to begin college close to home through the “First Year Here at Kō” program. The program allows students to complete their first year of general education courses locally through face-to-face morning classes designed to support […]
An innovation engine for the region
The Office for the Future is Austin Community College District’s (ACC) innovation engine of emerging technology and long-range institutional strategy. It directs initiatives that involve instructional support and student success, as well as programs that complement and expand academic learning. Among other things, the office conducts applied research and cultivates national partnerships to keep ACC’s […]