#dual-enrollment

#dual-enrollment

They were well represented among the awards focused on workforce training but were shut out when it came to addressing larger social issues. To be fair, FIPSE wasn't alone in ignoring community colleges. As Karen Stout pointed out this weekend, The Chronicle 's quarter-century forecast drew on 50 experts from across higher education to talk about emerging trends; only one was from a community college.

The NYC HBCU Early College Prep Program, is the first of its kind in the city to directly partner with a historically Black college or university (HBCU). The program began this fall and builds on the success of previous early college models while incorporating the cultural and academic foundations of HBCUs. The initiative offers students not only a rigorous education but also a supportive and identity-affirming experience.

"We exist to serve our region by providing an excellent, accessible education that equips students to succeed in college, career, and life," Teniente-Matson said in a statement.

Between concerns about international student enrollment and continued skepticism about the value of higher education, some institutions are struggling to fill seats. Unexpected melt has prompted some wealthy, highly selective institutions to pull students off the wait list last minute; for smaller institutions, enrollment declines are leading to layoffs and program cuts. But for a lucky share, fall 2025 has brought record freshman classes and soaring enrollment projections.

Many students who have transfer experiences are not counted in transfer statistics, dual enrollees among them, which emphasizes the importance of understanding their unique perspectives.