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Preparing the community for in-demand careers

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

For 60 years, Lorain County Community College has been the trusted place our community members and employers turn to as they prepare for the jobs of the future. Half of Lorain County families have someone who has taken classes at LCCC or the University Partnership. Community colleges were built for this moment.

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Colleges start new programs

Inside Higher Ed

Hiram College is starting graduate-level certificate in trauma-informed education. Mississippi State University at Meridian will be starting its first doctoral degree: a doctorate in psychology. Tallahassee Community College is starting a bachelor of applied science in business administration. in marketing.

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Unlocking Opportunities for Students

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

Lorain County Community College was founded in 1963 to as a source of constant, relevant education and training for local people. Over the years, many things have changed, but one thing that remains the same is our commitment to adapt to the needs of employers, students and the community through affordable, impactful education.

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Hewlett Foundation Awards $20M to Diversify Cybersecurity Field

Insight Into Diversity

The four institutions to receive Cyber Initiative grants include the historically Black Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Spelman College; Florida International University (FIU), a Hispanic-Serving Institution; and Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC), a tribal college.

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Colleges start new programs

Inside Higher Ed

Aims Community College is starting a bachelor of applied science in public safety. It is the first bachelor’s degree at the college. Immaculata University now offers an online M.B.A. Virginia Tech is starting a professional development certificate for product safety experts.

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Work Zones Ahead!

Inside Higher Ed

Similar to our roads and bridges, the pathways between our colleges and universities have often been marked with potholes, roadblocks and lane closures. Currently, all the state’s community colleges and public universities, as well as 18 independent colleges and universities, participate in one or more of the pathways.

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Pell Grant Expansion Extends Educational Opportunities to Thousands of Incarcerated Students

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This policy took effect in July 2023, but it is now beginning to bear fruit with the creation of dozens of new corrections education programs led by colleges and universities. Department of Education (ED), those enrolled in approved PEPs are eligible for Federal Pell Grants, significantly expanding access to the funding.