Lumina Foundation is working to increase the share of adults in the U.S. labor force with college degrees or other credentials of value leading to economic prosperity.
A recent survey of 2,328 faculty members, administrators, and staff members from two- and four-year colleges offers insight into higher education employees’ experiences, job satisfaction, and challenges.
The portrait that emerged is in some ways unsurprising: The past year of political, financial, and social stressors has left a large share of employees feeling increasingly under siege, overworked, and insecure. Forty-eight percent of all respondents—and 52 percent of faculty members in particular—say they were less satisfied with their jobs than a year ago. Still, although the work is more difficult than ever, most employees have no plans to leave.
A sense of danger and anxiety permeates Minneapolis. The ongoing federal operation in the streets, the targeting of immigrant communities, and the killings of U.S. citizens by federal agents raise profound questions about what justice looks like in practice.
In this essay, the president of Augsburg University explains the significance of this moment for those in charge of their colleges and universities, emphasizing the importance of upholding the values of human dignity, academic freedom, social mobility, and the rule of law, regardless of the challenges they encounter.
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine how we learn and work, DeVry University will embed AI literacy and skill building into every course by the end of the year.
The effort expands on the automation and machine-learning curriculum DeVry launched in 2020, adding new AI-focused courses and credentials and embedding AI learning assistants in every class. It’s all part of the institution’s push to give every student the technical proficiency and applied fluency needed to succeed in an AI-augmented workforce.
Most students enrolling in community college noncredit workforce programs have already attempted traditional higher education—often multiple times—before finding their way to short-term credential programs, according to a new study that sheds light on a largely hidden sector of postsecondary education.
The research includes interviews with 83 students across three community colleges to understand why they chose noncredit workforce programs and what they hoped to achieve. The findings reveal education journeys marked by interruption, financial hardship, and careful calculation about what seems feasible.
While 2025 may be in the rearview mirror, the policy upheaval that defined the year is not. Higher education experts warn that more disruption lies ahead as the Trump administration continues efforts to reshape the sector, wielding tools ranging from civil rights investigations to regulatory changes.
College leaders should brace for more federal government pressure, including through novel avenues such as accreditation. And they should also expect continued attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
When it comes to improving career opportunities, it’s not just a job for community colleges. It’s the job of a broader “ecosystem” that encompasses various organizations and partners to work together through shared goals.
That was a key message from DeRionne Pollard, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, during AACC’s annual Workforce Development Institute last week. Pollard also encouraged community colleges to tell stories of success, particularly their efforts in providing students with economic opportunities to attain family-sustaining wages.
.jpg?width=500&upscale=true&name=istockphoto-2211711529-612x612%20(2).jpg)
