Community colleges to reopen in fall with blend of online, in-person learning

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Published
July 9, 2020

Community colleges to reopen in fall with blend of online, in-person learning

Plans for the seven-campus system also include limited access to single-occupancy dorm rooms and a delay until at least January in fall and winter sports.
Published
May 15, 2020

Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses

Presidents of Maine's public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
Published
March 30, 2020

Gov. Mills eases some workforce training rules in high-demand fields

A community college system program is working on free online training programs in fields such as medical assisting.
Published
March 12, 2020

Baxter Academy will close, transition to remote learning amid coronavirus spread

As K-12 schools around Maine announced plans to cancel or postpone large events and activities, the charter school said Thursday it will transition to distance learning by Monday.
Published
October 2, 2019

Maine community colleges increase enrollment, bucking nationwide trend

Among its strategies to reach prospective students, the system has switched to communicating by text message rather than email.
Published
August 28, 2019

Educate Maine director: Coming together to address Maine’s workforce challenges

Growing our talent pool will take commitment to making sure all Maine people have the educational preparation to succeed in the workplace.
Published
August 24, 2019

Employers flock to 80-year-old apprenticeship program amid workforce crunch

Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed.
Published
August 18, 2019

Our View: Lawmakers should pass bond package

None of Maine's long-term infrastructure needs will benefit from a year with no investment.
Published
August 14, 2019

No tuition increase at Maine community colleges this fall

Tuition at Maine's seven community colleges will remain unchanged at $94 per credit hour for Maine students.
Published
June 30, 2019

Maine Voices: Time for public higher education to walk the walk on equal pay

For too long, poverty wages have been the norm in adjunct teaching, a profession dominated by women. State officials must change that.