About AACC

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The association represents almost 1,200 two-year, associate degree–granting institutions and more than 11 million students. Read more about Who We Are

Our Mission

"Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America's Community Colleges"

AACC strives to:

Provide a national voice and advocacy for the community college mission
Serve as a national information resource
Create opportunities for peer networking and interaction at all levels, professional initiatives, dialogue, and community-building
Facilitate collaboration among AACC staff and stakeholders
Encourage a shared commitment to the community college movement
Offer leadership and career development opportunities.

Recent Position Statements

AACC Statement on Community Colleges and Baccalaureate Attainment

10/19/2009 - Community colleges perform a wide variety of functions, including preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions.

AACC Position on Senate American Graduation Initiative

08/18/2009 - AACC strongly supports H.R. 3221, but believes that the Senate HELP Committee can make critical improvements to that bill's community college provisions.

AACC/AACT Joint Statement on Community College Priorities for 2009 National Legislative Summit

02/11/2009 - Joint AACC and ACCT statement on priorities for 2009 National Legislative Summit

Contact Information

Mail: AACC
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036

Ph: 202.728.0200
Fax: 202.833.2467 or 202.223.9390

Click here for the AACC staff list.

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