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  The plight of adjunct faculty

  This country is in dire need of re-examining the ways in which adjunct faculty are hired, retained, and remunerated. The adjunct system is a travesty, an abuse of power, and a detriment to the educational system in America. The inequities have got to STOP! How many students understand that the majority of their teachers have no job security, make 50% of what their full-time counterparts make, and often have no health ...more »

  This country is in dire need of re-examining the ways in which adjunct faculty are hired, retained, and remunerated. The adjunct system is a travesty, an abuse of power, and a detriment to the educational system in America. The inequities have got to STOP! How many students understand that the majority of their teachers have no job security, make 50% of what their full-time counterparts make, and often have no health or retirement benefits whatsoever? This is antithetical to everything education represents, both to students and to the larger community.

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  Higher Education Systems Ignoring True Scholars

  We need community college students to share their story. Their stories reveal the struggle, the determination, and the foundation of education. I have observed my sister's struggle. She not only revealed to me that I had to work harder to be what society considers successful, but most importantly she demonstrated that some systems, ranging from higher education to states, value those who forget about their roots, their ...more »

  We need community college students to share their story. Their stories reveal the struggle, the determination, and the foundation of education. I have observed my sister's struggle. She not only revealed to me that I had to work harder to be what society considers successful, but most importantly she demonstrated that some systems, ranging from higher education to states, value those who forget about their roots, their family's struggle, and genuine love for others. It is time for America to realize that intelligence is not only in the books, but in the application of principles we learn at school, home, and through others who have experienced discrimination. It is time we look at America's history.

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  Federal TRiO Programs Critical Support for Community College Students

  Federal TRiO programs are critical in supporting community college students who are first generation, low income, or students with a disability. Just as Federal Pell grants help low income students with financial burdens get into college, Federal TRiO programs help students prepare academically, help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers, and help students stay in college to earn their degrees. Many ...more »

  Federal TRiO programs are critical in supporting community college students who are first generation, low income, or students with a disability. Just as Federal Pell grants help low income students with financial burdens get into college, Federal TRiO programs help students prepare academically, help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers, and help students stay in college to earn their degrees. Many community colleges host TRiO Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math Science, TRiO Veterans Upward Bound, TRiO Educational Opportunity Centers, and TRiO Student Support Services, yet the President must press forward in financially supporting more TRiO programs in order to achieve his 2020 college completion goal. TRiO programs are proven, effective college access and completion programs.

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