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The article discusses how community colleges are adapting to rapid changes, serving as on-ramps to the middle class and preparing students for evolving workforce needs. Leaders emphasize the institutions' ability to evolve quickly and integrate academic and skills training. Innovation and entrepreneurship are crucial, with colleges extending programs into high schools and forming partnerships with businesses.

The article highlights challenges faced by community college leaders and staff in a new workplace that requires an effective supervision of employees hailing from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Topics discussed include demographic changes observed by community colleges as millennials are taking administrative roles in colleges; views of Stefani Gray Hicswa, president of Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, on the issue; and generational differences in the workplace.

The article discusses tips for community colleges in building their brands, focusing on the challenges and advantages associated with their rebranding campaigns by changing the college's identity from logo to messaging. It presents the view of Debra Halsey of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR), an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges and Jordon Sharp of Dixie State University on considerations for a successful rebranding.

The article discusses the approaches of community colleges to attract and retain students, considering the challenges and complex procedures and decisions facing college students. It mentions efforts of community college presidents and administrators to provide better customers to learners and simplification and consolidation of student services, presenting the view of Terry Murrell of Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) and Continuous Quality Improvement network (CQIN) on the issue.

The article looks at the comprehensive baseline assessment of all facilities at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Considered were the historical and structural integrity of buildings, core components of the campus, and its heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) which was at their priority. Highlighted was the importance over the conduct of assessments as it could reduce exposure to additional costs.

The article offers views from different community colleges concerning the green movement at college campuses in the U.S. Linda Lujan of Chandler Gilbert Community College in Arizona stresses the importance for community colleges to lead. Andy Kim at Austin Community College in Texas sees no lapse of enthusiasm for the movement at campuses. Randy Grissom at Santa Fe Community College says that the green movement will be lost if administrators will view reforms as a bottom-line business decision.

The article discusses a two-year project at the Northampton Community College (NCC) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, that is aimed at replacing its aging network infrastructure through the state-of-the-art equipment for faster, reliable, and secure network. Noted is technology and Wi-Fi as factors that can help community colleges attract and retain students. Highlighted is that the network has allowed students and faculty to integrate technology and online resources in classes.

The article offers strategies and innovative programs to help community colleges in the U.S. obtain the financial help they need. Among of the suggested institutional advocacy that community college leaders may apply include building and maintaining strong relationships, being consistent, and making indirect connections. The elements of successful advocacy are also discussed.

The article looks at the competition of community colleges in the U.S. for state and federal support, in light of declining public funds. Topics include the role of community college leaders as advocates for their institutions, impact of enrollment decline on institutions, and significance of coalition building for a successful community college advocacy. Major concerns of community college leaders in advocating their institutions are discussed.

The article looks at the two trends that are emerging with community colleges in the U.S., including the era of advancement it ushers and impediments of their successful advancement efforts. It explores the factors that successful community colleges have in common, such as fundraising as a team sport and significant of relationship. Investing in staff and resources and updating data frequently are some of the practices successful community college alumni programs perform.

The article offers tips from community college leaders towards successful community college leadership in the U.S. Lane Community College president Mary Spilde suggests to know one's ethical boundaries and to invite the faculty on the discussions. Maricopa County Community College District chancellor Rufus Glasper advises to work with the board. Michael McCall of Kentucky Community and Technical College System recommends college presidents to work with philanthropic groups and corporations.

The article offers information on several approaches by El Paso Community College (EPCC) in Texas in improving the prospects for minority institutions. EPCC president Richard Rhodes notes that the administrators and staff work together to focus on the achievements of students. It cites that by inviting keynote speakers for commencements, including executives, journalists, and coaches, could serve as a scholarship opportunity for the college. Furthermore, it mentions that striving for accessibility is needed by community college just like in EPCC, where it meets the needs of Hispanic students as well as reaches out the soldiers in Fort Bliss to continue their education.

The article presents the advocacy of Owens Community College, Ohio. Janell Lang, Dean of the School of Health Sciences discusses their vision statement. Their commitment is to strengthen the community by providing superior educational experience through excellence, innovation and collaboration. However, there are problems to be dealt upon like social diversity and economic status. People with developmental disabilities need special programs. Other issues and challenges facing the community college advocacy are further discussed.

The article addresses the impending leadership shortage in U.S. community colleges. In a leadership survey recently conducted by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), it was found that nearly half of responding community college presidents will be retiring in the next six years. Thirty-six percent of presidents estimate that one-fourth or more of their chief administrators will retire in the next five years, while another 36 percent anticipate that at least one-fourth of their faculty will retire in the next five years.

The article reports on the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and First Lady Jill Biden visited Bergen Community College in New Jersey on Jan. 20 to announce additional funding through American Rescue Plan, and new guidance on how federal funds can be spent to meet students' basic needs.

The article offers suggestions on becoming an effective community college leader. Recommendations include seeking out excellence, learning to deal with ambiguity, cultivating respect with other's position and doing the ethical thing. It also advices on learning the value of patience and honesty and providing support to others.

The article addresses the risk associated with the president's job and the post-presidency pathways for chief executive officers (CEOs) in community colleges in the U.S. The role of president, superintendent, and chancellor is complex and challenging because they are expected to be strong academic, instructional, and enthusiastic community leaders. In addition, a CEO should be visionary and aware of both threats and opportunities affecting the growth and development of an institution. Some of the responsibilities of a CEO are managing the budget, working with state and local bureaucracies, and engaging in faculty activities.

The article discusses the skills needed for chief executive officers of community colleges in the U.S. to raise funds and manage finances successfully. It explains ways for them to make initiatives that help generate revenue for their colleges, understand their source of revenue and the parameters of how funds can be used within regulations of their state, and strategically apply financial resources to college needs and goals.

The author discusses how community colleges leaders can bring change and motivating their teams to help students achieving their goals of leadership. Topics discussed include clearly communicate the vision for the college's success and model to the team; recognizing contributions that help the college to achieve the vision with team's work; understanding the culture in your organization.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the various attributes of good leaders in the context of community college. He mentions several characteristics of effective leaders which include acknowledging and appreciating extraordinary effort which is beneficial on empowering the team, publicly praising the team for excellent works, and the significant of applauding failures as part of the team's work to attain their goals.

The author reflects on efforts to improve community colleges in the U.S. and the role of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in these efforts. Topics covered include efforts of the AACC to develop implementation strategies for the recommendations set forth in "Reclaiming the American Dream" report, and the AACC Pathways program to build capacity for community colleges to design structured academic and career pathways at scale for all students.

The article reports that Compton College of California has been granted initial accreditation status by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges in June 2017. Topics covered include the revocation of the community college's accreditation in 2006, actions taken by Compton College to gain back its accreditation status and its independence and the role of El Camino Community College District (ECCCD) in the accomplishment of Compton College.

The article presents the author's insights on the celebration of nonprofit organization American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) commitment to promote accountability in community colleges in the U.S. The author cites the importance of educational accountability in order to achieve successful outcomes on various educational programs for community colleges. He also stresses the development of community college leaders through educational accountability.

The article discusses the decision of the Butler County Community College (BCCC) in El Dorado, Kansas, to create a digital campus that would include its information systems, learning tools, online services and communication tools. The decision was made in order to consolidate many of its online resources scattered in cyberspace, as well as to create an online environment accessible to students, faculty and staff. The software selected for this purpose is envisioned to provide Web-based content, online registration and tools to enhance student-to-faculty communication.

The article focuses on the report titled "Campus Child Care Declining Even as Growing Numbers of Parent Attend College" which reveals the decrease of on-campus child care options offered in various institutions from 2002-2013. Among the key facts discussed in the report are the federal subsidies for child care, its implications on the attendance and preference of women community college students, and the rate of U.S. student with children enrolled in two-year and four-year institution.

The article offers the author's perspective concerning the developments in higher education. The author emphasized the importance of the Internet and online learning which had expanded the opportunities for students towards career development as they can have access to what ever courses are available online. The author refers to the community college reform movement by the American Association of Community Colleges wherein noted is the importance of innovation in academic planning.

The author discusses the qualities needed for community college leaders in the U.S. He states that community college leaders must be able to implement more mission with fewer resources, while serving as visionaries. Other abilities that the author believes a leader must possess include the ability to build relationships within their communities, deliver their promise, and advocate on behalf of the college.

The article offers the author's views on the role of community college presidents in the success of community colleges in the U.S. According to the author, community college presidents are the chief advocates for a community college's future and the workforce. She accounts her experience as president of Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana, citing the multiple strategies the college has used to establish partnerships, resources, and local support.

The article reports on the free credit monitoring services offered by Maricopa Community College in Arizona to those who were affected by a data breach that was said to have compromised personal information.

The article reports on the announcement of the states of Connecticut and Tennessee of their reverse transfer programs, as part of their efforts to provide students with advantage through allowing those who transferred to earn their degrees through credits from their transfer college.

The article reports on the importance of proper planning in the management of community colleges in the U.S. The author believed that planning is vital in undertaking any renovations or campus projects. She said that mistakes made on the college's numerous services and programs are often caused by poor decision making. As college president, she kept written and mental records of her experiences and the lessons she learned from them because she believed these can guide her in technology planning and in guiding facilities.

Information about the needs of community colleges discussed at the Virtual Summit on the Community College sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education is presented. Summit participants discussed the challenges faced by community colleges including the transition process for students from two- to four-year colleges, the services provided for older, non-traditional students, and the accountability and leadership at the community college level.