#community-college

#community-college

A resolution that came before the college's Academic Senate in 2021 criticized the Claim Jumper mascot as an image of the gold rush culturally associated with stealing and clandestine activities and as such not aligned with the college's values.

When I think of 50 years, I think of accomplishments, impact and stories EVC has written. I also consider possibilities and an opportunity to imagine the next 50 years. San Jose residents cannot travel in this city without knowing someone who has a family member, colleague or friend who attended EVC. We are in the community to serve the community, 50 years strong.

The workers' uniforms are smudged with stains earned underneath a car, wrench in hand. Their repair garage teems with an array of inoperable vehicles and twisted metal. One car's wheels have been removed; another sports a mangled fender. Here, the labor is free - and the mechanics are earning college credits. Los Angeles Trade-Technical College offers the largest community college auto repair program in the region, turning out graduates ready to work at dealership service centers, independent shops and the fleet departments of municipalities,

The union and the college made little progress on negotiating a contract until more than 200 faculty went on strike earlier this month; the union agreed to pause the strike during subsequent contract negotiations. When the two parties failed to reach a tentative agreement after hours of negotiations last week, the union threatened to go back on strike Monday.

This spring, my dreams came true: I was accepted to a tech-focused master's program at New York University for Fall 2025. After breaking into the tech industry, I thought this would be the next right step. I had been hopeful about receiving financial aid or scholarships, but none came through. I initially tried to convince myself that the $80,000 tuition was somehow manageable.

Belonging is a key predictor in student success; students who are engaged in campus activities and feel they belong to a community within their college are more likely to retain and graduate. Recently published data from the educational consulting group EAB shows that first-year students at two-year colleges want help connecting with peers on campus; nearly half reported dissatisfaction with their social lives since starting college. The report outlines ways to create engagement and other priorities for community college students.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District board unanimously approved a roughly $54.5 million purchase of 50 affordable apartments for staff earlier this month. The district will buy the empty apartments at 699 N. Shoreline Blvd. as part of an agreement with Mountain View Whisman School District, which owns and operates the 144-apartment complex as workforce housing for 53 households. About 20 apartments are reserved for Mountain View city employees.

We flat out refuse to let things like the cost of tuition, the cost of childcare, heck, even the cost of parking be barriers for our students, Davis said during the ceremony. And when we asked the students at West Valley-Mission, 'What is the one thing that will make the biggest difference to you?', 2,000 of them said, 'We need help with food insecurity.'

We flat out refuse to let things like the cost of tuition, the cost of childcare, heck, even the cost of parking be barriers for our students, Davis said during the ceremony. And when we asked the students at West Valley-Mission, What is the one thing that will make the biggest difference to you?, 2,000 of them said, We need help with food insecurity.'

New York State has launched a free community college program covering tuition and materials for students aged 25 to 55 pursuing select associate degrees.

Silly Nice has emerged as a significant player in New York's cannabis market, providing craft-quality products like Diamond Powder and 510 Vape Cartridges that appeal to both experienced and new consumers.