"As anchors for regional development, community colleges have spent decades educating students for local enterprise. Partnering tightly with businesses to fill their talent gaps, our institutions are now woven into the framework of local opportunity." www.ccdaily.com/2025/10/comm...

I’m excited to be part of this community college celebration and to honor our alumni who make a difference in the lives of their communities every day! @NCStateCED @NCCommColleges ced.ncsu.edu/news/2025/09...

Shout out to four NC community colleges - @durhamtech, @StanlyCC, @isothermal_edu and @ForsythTechCC - for joining the Aspen Institute’s Unlocking Opportunity network to improve post-graduation outcomes and open doors for their students. www.ednc.org/09-01-2025-f...

#NCReconnect 2025 Summer Meeting. Cannie Hunter (@FAYTECHCC ) shares: - Shift mindsets - Foster autonomy -Create adult-centered environments -Champion faculty development Supporting faculty to support adult learners! Thanks to @BelkEndowment & well done to the @NCStateBelk team!

Congratulations to Courtney and all the graduates of the spring 2025 NCCCLP cohort! @NCStateBelk is proud to support these emerging leaders as they strengthen their leadership capacity, drive student success & build stronger #CommColleges across NC! www.rockymounttelegram.com/features/sch...

A good read from J.B. Buxton (@DurhamTechPrez) and Karen Stout (@drkastout) on expanding how we define success in community colleges - emphasizing student success and community well-being. @Comm_College www.ccdaily.com/2025/06/expa...

“Strong partnerships are the key to unlocking workforce potential in rural areas. This toolkit highlights how NC’s community colleges are not only meeting the needs of advanced manufacturing employers, but also driving economic resilience in the communities they serve.” www.ednc.org/new-toolkit-...

"Among undergraduate enrollment nationally, community colleges saw the largest growth — a 5.4% increase. In North Carolina, spring enrollment at community colleges increased by 8.3%, or by nearly 16,000 students," says @educationnc.bsky.social www.ednc.org/05-27-2025-r...

It was an honor to deliver the keynote at the Inaugural Student Success Symposium. Grateful to collaborate with @NCState faculty and staff, and to highlight the power of proximity in advancing student success. news.dasa.ncsu.edu/inaugural-st...

Congratulations to these exceptional North Carolina community college leaders named to Business North Carolina’s 2025 Power List! www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/news/seven-c...

"Every credential earned represents a brighter future — not just for individuals but also for families, businesses & communities. The real question isn’t whether we can reach the goal; it’s whether we can ensure that no one is left behind." @educationnc.bsky.social www.ednc.org/perspective-...

No doubt about it! Attending a North Carolina community college is absolutely the "best decision ever." @educationnc.bsky.social www.ednc.org/why-our-comm...

“We are not going to address the challenges we have with completion in our country on a school-by-school basis. We have to think at the system level." - Kelly McManus, vice president of higher education @Arnold_Ventures workshift.org/n-c-puts-big...

Congratulations to @NashCC, whose Small Business Center was recently awarded the N.C. Idea Mindset grant to fund entrepreneurial education in the region. restorationnewsmedia.com/articles/loc...

New data from @RichmondFed shows a significant 13% graduation gap between Pell Grant recipients and non-recipients, underscoring the need for targeted support to close this gap. @LauraDUllrich @InsideHigherEd www.insidehighered.com/news/student...

“We’ve been doing Career and College Promise in our state for over a decade, and we’ve grown from just over 11,000 students to almost 86,000 students,” says Aaron Mabe, @NCCommColleges dual enrollment director & CC Leadership Doctoral student. @educationnc.bsky.social www.ednc.org/02-24-2025-a...

College transfers rose by 4.4% this year, reports @NSClearinghouse. The biggest growth in transfers was seen at community colleges. Our research at the NC State Belk Center points to improvements in AAS pathways that lead to high wage jobs. insidehighered.com/news/admissi...

"Individuals with IDD face so many barriers to education and employment. We're helping to build pathways for students that didn’t exist two years ago, and it's exciting to be a part of that journey,” says State Board of Comm Colleges Finance Committee Chair Lisa Estep www.ednc.org/creating-opp...

Big congrats to @ForsythTechCC for taking home a 2025 Bellwether Award! The college was nominated in the Instructional Programs & Services category for their innovative College Lift program. @EducationNC www.ednc.org/02-27-2025-f...

Increasing Enrollment: Successful Strategies from Three Community Colleges, from @NewAmerica. Shout out to @WakeTechCC for their innovative approaches to boosting enrollment & retention, highlighted in this policy brief. www.newamerica.org/education-po...

Huge congratulations to Dr. Dre'Sha Singleton, Assistant Director of Programs and Initiatives at the NC State Belk Center, on successfully defending her dissertation today! Dr. Singleton, I am incredibly proud of your dedication and the amazing work you've done to reach this milestone.

@drkastout.bsky.social discusses the critical role of faculty in supporting students and how AI can support learning. Talking through the possibilities also means supporting the professional development of faculty. #ATDDREAM

Achieving the Dream's DREAM 2025 Conference, the insightful questions posed by Dr. Ruha Benjamin resonate deeply: “Who do we listen to? Who do we see?”

Congratulations to Drs. Amanda Melniczek and Jennifer Wisely on successfully defending your dissertations! Your research on 8-week courses and military spouses is both important and timely. It has been a privilege to be a part of your journey. Celebrate your significant achievement.

In our new @NASPA_JSARP article, we use the CECE model to explore NSOs' role in promoting belonging for Native students at Non-Native colleges in N.C. We outline steps for 4-year institutions & #CommColleges to create environments that promote student success. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Listening and learning about communication strategies at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program Rising Fellows Program housed at North Carolina State University this week in collaboration with the NC State Belk Center. Thanks Karen Stout for moving our thinking forward!

The NC State Belk Center is hiring an Executive Assistant! This role is vital to the success of the Belk Center, providing essential support to me, our incredible team & our many programs and initiatives. Apply now – the position will remain open until filled. jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/213...

Thank you to @EducationNC for featuring the Aspiring Presidents Institute! Special thanks to Dr. Monica Clark & the @NCStateBelk team for their leadership, and to our NCACCP Professional Development Committee for their strategic guidance throughout the planning process. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Thanks Emily Thomas for lifting up this story! Elaine Utin inspires me every day! The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research is excited about our partnership with LatinxEd focusing on access and success for Latine students through Train the East. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Rural-serving community colleges are vital for providing access to higher ed and skilled workforce development. @NCStateBelk supports leaders in North Carolina and beyond in their efforts to foster innovation & experiment with new models. @Comm_College www.ccdaily.com/2024/12/deve...

I'm excited to join the @myFutureNC advisory board as one of the newest commissioners and to further support NC's 2030 postsecondary attainment goal! www.myfuturenc.org/people/a-j-j...

#NCReconnect launches cohort 5! Thank you ⁦ @BelkEndowment⁩ for leading and supporting how adults get back to college! ⁦@ncstatebelk⁩ is excited to support the Reconnect research.

I'm incredibly thankful for the dedication, collaboration and passion of the @NCStateBelk team, and our many partners & supporters. This season, I'm reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together & look forward to even greater things ahead! Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving!

Reflecting on last week as we celebrated Bob Templin and his incredible impact on @NCStateBelk, the Dallas Herring Lecture & @NCStateCED's doctoral program in #CommCollege leadership. Thank you, Dr. Templin, your unwavering optimism and dedication have left an enduring impact.

My first post is about one of my favorite days of the year, our annual Belk Center Dallas Herring Lecture #DHL2024. Thanks @ebthomas.bsky.social for uplifting this event!