EDUCATION
Community colleges fueled much of the enrollment growth seen this year for the first time since the pandemic Here’s what Philadelphia-area community colleges experienced by Susan Snyder Published Nov. 8, 2023, 2:54 p.m. ET Undergraduate enrollment at the nation’s colleges rose for the first time since the pandemic started, according to the National Student Clearinghouse — and…
Community College of Beaver County Trustee Motivated by Personal Experience
Frederick “Fritz” Retsch, trustee at Community College of Beaver County, recently talked with PACCC about the essential role of community colleges for Pennsylvania students and why prioritizing public funding for the colleges is critical to making higher education accessible and affordable. Why are community colleges essential to Pennsylvania? Let me answer that question by sharing…
Dr. Stanley Sidor Named PACCC Interim President and CEO
The board of directors of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges, the primary advocate for Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges, has named Dr. Stanley Sidor as interim president and chief executive officer. “Dr. Sidor is a tremendously accomplished leader in higher education,” said Dr. Tuesday Stanley, chair of the board of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community…
Rep. Schweyer: Addressing higher education costs must be a bigger priority
Rep. Peter G. Schweyer is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serving the people of the 134th Legislative District in Lehigh County. He was first elected to this office in 2014 after being twice elected to City Council in his hometown. Born and raised in Allentown, Schweyer is a graduate of Allentown Central…
Rep. Topper Views Affordability as Top Higher Education Issue
Rep. Jesse Topper was elected to represent the 78th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 28, 2014. He represents residents in Bedford and Fulton counties. For the 2023-24 session, Rep. Topper is serving as the Republican chairman of the House Education Committee. Rep. Topper is a lifelong resident of Bedford County…
Rep. Haddock Views Community Colleges as Integral to Economic Vitality and Workforce Development
Rep. Jim Haddock was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2022 to serve residents of the 118th Legislative District of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Previously, Rep. Haddock served as clerk of courts and prothonotary manager in Luzerne County. He also worked in banking for over 25 years. For eight years, he was mayor…
Rep. Kutz Says Community College Dual Enrollment Set Him Up for Success
Rep. Thomas Kutz is a lifelong Cumberland County resident elected to serve the 87th State House District in 2022. During the 2023-24 Legislative Session, he is serving on the House Appropriations, Housing and Community Development, Children and Youth and Insurance Committees. Rep. Kutz has long been involved in his community through various nonprofit organizations and…
Sen. Argall Praises Community Colleges’ Responsiveness to Workforce Needs
Senator David G. Argall represents the 29th District, which now includes 102 municipalities in northeastern Pennsylvania including all of Schuylkill and Carbon Counties, and parts of Luzerne County including the city of Hazleton. As a member of the Senate’s majority leadership team and the proud grandson of Cornish, Welsh, and German farmers, coal miners, and…
Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Board Appoints Executive Committee Members
The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges has announced that its board of directors has elected the following individuals to the board’s executive committee to serve a term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025: Dr. Stanley joined Westmoreland County Community College in 2014 as the first female president of the nearly 50-year-old institution. In…
Community Colleges Provide High Rate of Return for Local Communities Says Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Trustee
Gregory Winger has been a Trustee of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College since 2013 and its Board Chairperson since 2018. Greg is Senior Vice President, Regional Credit Officer, for First National Bank’s Central Mountain Region. He also is a Board member for Johnstown Area Regional Industries and Cambria County Area Chamber of Commerce. Greg earned his…