The advantage of a community college lives right in the name: It’s affordable, accessible education in a student’s home community.

Yet, declining college enrollment shows students need more than their school’s resources to succeed. Intentional partnerships between community colleges and employers, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and workforce boards can provide a wide range of support for students and workers.

The nation’s baby formula shortage has left families desperate for ways to feed their children, and student parents are no exception.

As federal and state lawmakers search for ways to help, some colleges are joining forces to find their own solutions for parenting students—as well as shine a light on this often-overlooked population.

What leads to students feeling so disconnected from college, and how could such feelings be so widespread?

In their 1,000 hour-long conversations with students, two researchers say that many approach college with a “transactional” view—their overarching goal is to build a resume with stellar grades, which they believe will help them secure a job post-college. In short, they are more concerned with the pursuit of earning than the process of learning.