Articles tagged with Community Colleges
A new study by Michigan State University finds that community colleges in the US have made significant strides in global workforce development since 2008, with 85% offering basic international business courses. The study also highlights the importance of investment in faculty and the growing demand for international business education.
A partnership between San Francisco State University and Bay Area community college biology instructors aims to refine their teaching through scientific research, collecting evidence from students to improve instruction. The goal is to increase student engagement in science and successful transitions to four-year colleges.
The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII) is a new public-private partnership aiming to revitalize American manufacturing. The consortium, led by Penn State, will receive $30 million in federal funding and create an environment for education and training in advanced additive manufacturing skills.
The University of Houston has received a nearly $100,000 grant from the National Security Agency to offer a professional training program for Chinese language teachers in Texas. The two-week program, supported by STARTALK, will focus on teaching methodologies and techniques for teaching Chinese as a second language.
The Ohio Supercomputer Center will expand its ultra-fast broadband network to 33 higher education institutions, providing speeds of up to 1Gbps and enabling access to cutting-edge technology. This investment aims to advance research and job growth across various sectors, including medical research and manufacturing.
The ComPASS project aims to improve educational capacity for preparing students to contribute to a computationally driven economic future. UCSD and SDSU will offer 'computer science principles' classes at high school, undergraduate, and teacher training levels.
The WaterBotics program engages kids in solving real-world problems using programmable robots for underwater missions. Students learn key science and engineering concepts, as well as 21st-century skills like teamwork and problem-solving.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher systematically examined 25 years of rigorous research to explain community college student success and identify remedies for dropouts. Key findings include the importance of institutional practices, federal and state resources, and incentives for college and student performance.
The NSF has awarded $20 million to 17 institutions across the US to improve inter- and intra-campus cyber connectivity, with a focus on broadening participation in STEM research and education. The awards will support the development of high-speed networks, enhance collaboration among researchers, and foster economic development in states.
A study by Kristin Jordan found that low-income students are overrepresented in community colleges due to limited access to college preparation programs. Access to such programs is crucial for increasing the chances of attending a more selective college, regardless of academic ability or SAT scores.
Connect 2 Congress simplifies congressional voting records by analyzing Poole-Rosenthal scores, allowing users to track senator votes and examine party alignment. The system provides a graphical representation of Congress, enabling users to view changes in behavior over time.
A study by Dr. Dave Marcotte found community college graduates earn 45.8% more annually than high school graduates, with men earning 12.2% more. The research also showed that completing coursework without a degree still yields substantial economic benefits.
The project aims to establish academic pathways in geospatial technologies at three community colleges, providing employers with a skilled workforce. The web portal will serve as a repository for pathway models, curriculum, and resources, facilitating coordination and collaboration among faculty.
Kansas State University has been awarded a five-year, $1.1 million grant to renew its successful Bridges to the Bachelor's program, which has helped almost 50 students transfer to K-State since its inception. The program aims to increase diversity in the bio-behavioral and biomedical sciences at K-State by providing cooperative learnin...
The American Geological Institute (AGI) has released a comprehensive report on the status of the geoscience workforce, focusing on education trends from K-12 through community college. The report highlights access to earth science education, course requirements, and trends in college-bound students.
Penn State will receive a $5 million NSF grant to establish a National Center for Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK), building on its national leadership in nanotechnology education and workforce development. The NACK Center aims to coordinate micro- and nanofabrication workforce development programs nationally.
Rice University's Connexions is making a popular elementary statistics textbook available free for fall classes, reducing costs for over 700 students. The book has been used in California community college courses accepted for transfer credit by the University of California.
The University of Missouri-Columbia will create a college advising corps to guide high school and community college students from low-income backgrounds towards college enrollment and graduation. The program aims to increase college attendance and completion rates among these students.
The partnership aims to boost the number of STEM graduates at Wright State and promote a smooth transition from high school to college for careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. A key focus is on implementing an introductory math class for first-year students to address STEM college attrition.
The Kansas Bridges to the Future program, funded by NIH, aims to increase minority students' participation in biomedical sciences. Over 20 students have transferred to K-State since 2003, with more in the pipeline.
The Pennsylvania Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership provides a flexible nanotechnology education program for students across the state, offering a capstone semester at Penn State's University Park campus. The program focuses on broadening the scope of nanotechnology applications and social, health, and environmental i...
A recent study found that all 50 states support dual-credit or dual-enrollment programs, allowing high school students to take college-level courses for credit. However, the research also reveals little evidence on which students are being served and how well they're preparing for college.
Tidewater Community College has developed a virtual laboratory using the Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (ELVIS), which includes digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and touch-sensitive white boards. The technology allows students to conduct experiments and measure results like real-life equipment, at no additional ...
The Virginia Tech Biotechnology Conference brings together experts to share knowledge on cutting-edge topics like gene therapy, mammalian cloning, and the impact of the Human Genome Project. The conference offers a range of workshops and lectures for high school and community college educators, as well as full-time students.