N.C. Community Colleges Want $100 Million to Remake Program Offerings
N.C.’s community colleges want the state to invest in a “first of its kind” plan to fill critical jobs at a turbulent time for higher ed.
Rural Community Colleges Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Beaufort County Community College President Dave Loope talks about how state funding delays are affecting his campus.
A Major Departure at NC’s Community Colleges
Multiple sources tell The Assembly that a closed session vote has brought the imminent departure of president Thomas Stith, triggering another round of uncertainty for the state’s 58 colleges.
Trying Times at ‘The Great 58’
North Carolina’s community college system is broad, diverse, and imbued with a remarkable level of autonomy. But turnover and enrollment woes are raising concerns about its future.
Disquiet at Cape Fear
Cape Fear Community College President Jim Morton has been controversial since trustees hired him in 2018. What does his selection—and his staying power—say about accountability in North Carolina’s community college system?