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April 3, 2020

More than 10 Community Colleges Donate Critical Supplies During Shortage caused by COVID-19

In response to the current shortage of personal protective equipment due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, community colleges across the Commonwealth are supporting Pennsylvania healthcare professionals, many of whom are community college alumni, with the donation of medical supplies. The nursing, allied health and other relevant programs are loaning ventilators, contributing supplies of gloves and…

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March 31, 2020

Online Student Continues Education at SNHU

Sarah Polachek has been taking online classes since she enrolled in cyber school during middle school. Her father is a pilot, so the distance learning approach to education made sense for her and her family because it gave them the ability to travel with him. While considering postsecondary education, it was only natural that Ms….

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March 16, 2020

PA Community Colleges Respond to COVID-19

Updated March 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Pennsylvania community colleges are being proactive in their response to COVID-19 by modifying class schedules or adopting distance learning models. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is closely monitoring the virus and encourages all Pennsylvanians to do their part to mitigate its spread. In response to the current shortage…

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February 5, 2020

Statement on Proposed Funding Following 2020 Budget Address

“We are concerned and disappointed that the 2020-21 fiscal year budget proposed by Gov. Tom Wolf does not provide an operating or capital funding increase for community colleges, failing to support the quarter of a million students served by community colleges each year and the communities we economically enhance,” said Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges President &…

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January 8, 2020

Pennsylvania Community College Leaders Sign Seamless Transfer Agreement with Southern New Hampshire University

During a digital signing and news conference today, 14 Pennsylvania community college presidents announced a new partnership and articulation agreement with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Under the agreement, students from all 14 Pennsylvania community colleges will be able to transfer up to 90 credits to SNHU and complete their bachelor’s degree online with a…

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November 1, 2019

Dual Enrollment Expands at Luzerne County Community College

Luzerne County Community College has seen 20 percent growth in its dual enrollment program since the 2015-16 academic year, and many of these students are returning after high school graduation to earn a degree or certificate at the college. Dual enrollment allows high school students to enroll at a local community college and receive college credit…

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October 18, 2019

Q&A with Sen. Jay Costa, Community College of Allegheny County Alumnus

Responses provided by Sen. Jay Costa’s Office Q: Why is higher education in Pennsylvania important to you?A: I know firsthand that a post-secondary education can empower individuals. As a graduate of Community College of Allegheny County (A.S. 1977), and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1979), and a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University (1989) I have had…

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July 16, 2019

Westmoreland Vice President Champions Low-Income Single Mothers

Sydney Beeler, Ed.D., vice president of Enrollment Management at Westmoreland County Community College, has become a powerful advocate for low-income single mothers trying to better themselves and their families through education. She has presented the findings of her recent research on the subject at several recent conferences. One stepping stone she’s found for these parents on their pathway…

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May 22, 2019

PA Community Colleges to Offer 70 New Programs for the 19-20 Academic Year

Expanding the already robust certificates, diplomas and degrees offered by Pennsylvania’s 14 community colleges, the colleges will offer 70 new programs in wide-ranging and in-demand careers for the 2019-20 academic year. The in-person and distance education opportunities include programs in STEM, hydroponic agriculture and substance abuse treatment. “As the largest provider of higher education in…

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May 14, 2019

Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Announces Prestigious Two-Year Executive Committee Appointments

The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PACCC) today announced the recently elected officers to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors. The Executive Committee leads the PACCC Board of Directors in determining the statewide direction and policy interests of its 14 community colleges. Executive Committee members serve two-year terms, which begin July 1, 2019….

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