STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES LAUNCHES PROPEL NC, SPOTLIGHTS STUDENT-BUILT AFFORDABLE HOUSING

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 22 -- The North Carolina Community College System issued the following news release:

RALEIGH - The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges marked the first budget cycle under the Propel NC funding model, set a start date for incoming interim President Dr. Monty Sullivan, and spotlighted a student-built affordable housing project at Pitt Community College when it met last week.

First Budget Under Propel NC

Propel NC was built into the System's budget for the first time following passage of the 2026 state budget in July, which carried a $57.5 million allocation. The model replaces a funding formula untouched since 2013, prioritizing high-wage, high-demand sectors and establishing parity between workforce contin...