Dear readers, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has two exciting community college-related events on Nov. 15, and you're all invited!
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Survey of Community College Outcomes: Results and Lessons from the Extended Pilot
The afternoon webinar will highlight the Survey of Community College Outcomes, including our methodology and the history of the project. We are also thrilled to be releasing some extended pilot results that day.
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Preparing Our Workforce: The Evolving Role of Community Colleges
The District Dialogues event will follow that evening, with an overview of the survey as well as a discussion with two community college presidents about ways they serve students and employers in their service areas.
After the evening session, we will have networking, refreshments, and discussions with other attendees. Hope to see you there!
Issues surrounding the new FAFSA form have led to a sharp decline in form completions for the coming academic year. This could result in overall enrollment declines across higher education, but it is likely to hit some groups of students and institutions harder than others.
The motivations behind the new gainful employment policy are noble, but community colleges, especially in rural areas, could be disproportionately harmed by the earnings premium test.
