Membership Benefits** Institutional Dues ** Membership in AACC is an investment that benefits both your college and your students. Among valuable dividends are: Legislative Advocacy — AACC is your strongest ally on the front line of national policy making. The Association constantly monitors federal legislation and works with key committees of Congress and individual members of the House and Senate to promote community college interests. Links to Departments and Agencies — AACC’s close links to federal departments and agencies give member colleges increased access to programs, information and funding. Association staff meets regularly with the Departments of Education, Labor, and others, as well as with key agencies. Partnerships with Business — Business leaders frequently call on AACC to spearhead special partnership initiatives with its network of colleges. Higher Ed Representative — As a member of the Secretariat of the National Center for Higher Education, AACC brings community college issues “to the table” within the higher education community. The Association maintains an ongoing dialogue and fosters cooperation with the American Council on Education and other major organizations. Increased Media Awareness — National media play a powerful role in shaping public attitudes. Through targeted and collaborative efforts with member colleges, councils and the Association of Community College Trustees, AACC has increased coverage of community colleges and is helping to generate a positive image and greater public support. Your Information Resource Statistics and facts are powerful tools to influence key audiences and to help colleges make informed decisions. AACC provides a singular resource for information that colleges can use both internally and externally. National Statistics and Data — AACC is a central point for the collection, analysis and dissemination of information on state, national and international trends. Publications — The Association is the major publisher of books, monographs and periodicals focused on community college trends and issues. Through its Community College Times newspaper, Community College Journal magazine, executive letter and other publications, AACC provides timely and insightful information to inform and promote its members. Electronic Access — The AACC Web site contains over 5,000 pages of information that is updated daily. Information includes actions by Congress, federal agencies and other associations, as well as a career center, general news, events and grant information.
Leadership and Networking Opportunities The role of the community college leader is more demanding than ever. AACC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to help CEOs and other professional staff enhance leadership skills and network on national and regional levels. Membership Services AACC membership is open to individuals, institutions and organizations and is renewable annually. Each membership includes:
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