Tracey McKenzie, professor of sociology at Collin College, has been chosen one of four U.S. Professors of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.The winners of the...

First-generation college students—children of immigrants and blue-collar workers—know that their hopes for success hinge upon a degree. But they don't know the ropes and may be afraid to ask, according to a new book that is getting a lot of...

At the TCCTA Professional Development Seminar during the 2010 annual convention in Houston, members will learn about "The Multiple Pathways Model: Using Brain Research to Orchestrate Learning," with Janet Zadina. The seminar will be held on Friday,...

The "part timeness" of students and faculty members is one of the greatest challenges community colleges face in creating strong campus connections, according to this year's Community College Survey of Student Engagement.The annual survey, known as...

The prognosis continues to look grim for the 2011 Regular Session, at least in terms of the state budget. State sales tax revenue is down 12.8 percent for October compared to a year ago, according to State Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs...