May 3, 2013 | Issue #810
Policy and Advocacy
1. DOL, ED ANNOUNCE THIRD ROUND OF TAACCCT GRANTS
DOL has announced a solicitation for grant applications for the third round of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program. In partnership with ED, DOL plans to award approximately $474 million in consortia and individual grants, down from the $500 million awarded in the previous 2 years due to the impact of sequestration. Grants ranging from $2.37 million to $2.75 million will be awarded to 54–63 individual institutions, totaling $150 million. The remaining $324 million will fund 15–20 consortia grants of up to $25 million. Single-institution applications are due June 18; consortia applications are due July 3. AACC has provided information about past awardees to help colleges with the requirement that they research past awards when formulating their proposals.
AACC Contact: Jim Hermes
Program Initiatives
2. AACC CELEBRATES NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH
AACC honors the significant contributions and achievements that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made in U.S. and world history. Let us know what your campus is doing to celebrate.
AACC Contact: Kevin Christian
3. PROMOTE YOUR COLLEGE IN GERMANY
The German government has extended an invitation for community colleges to participate in a fully funded Skills Initiative Study Tour to Germany, June 30–July 6, 2013, in Frankfurt, Mannheim, Leipzig, and Berlin. The tour agenda includes attendance at the WorldSkills 2013 conference in Leipzig, meetings with representatives from German government and industry, and visits to vocational schools and U.S. and German companies. Contact AACC to apply.
AACC Contact: Alice Blayne-Allard
Grants and Partnerships
4. MANUFACTURE A PARTNERSHIP WITH MSSC
The industry-led Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) offers instructional materials and industry-recognized, nationally portable certifications for foundational core technical competencies in advanced manufacturing and logistics. Community colleges are encouraged to partner with MSSC.
AACC Contact: Kathryn Jo Mannes
5. IES FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Institute of Education Sciences has released information about its 2014 grant programs. There are three opportunities in particular that may help advance research and evaluation on postsecondary and adult education. Information about these opportunities can be found on IES’ funding Web page.
AACC Contact: Kent Phillippe
News and Social Networking
6. “KEEPING MOMENTUM ON THE 21ST-CENTURY INITIATIVE”
Nine implementation teams are crafting a blueprint to help 2-year institutions implement the recommendations of the 21st-Century Commission. Team leaders updated AACC members on their progress at the annual AACC convention. Read about it in Community College Times.
AACC Contact: Matt Dembicki and Sarah Cale
Resources
7. EFFECTIVE ADVISING
The first step in designing processes that work for community college students is to understand the diverse population that 2-year colleges serve. Learn more by reading an excerpt from Terry O’Banion’s new book, Academic Advising: The Key to Student Success. Order the book online or by calling 800-250-6557.
AACC Contact: Sarah Lawler
8. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT OVAE WEBINAR
In collaboration with AACC and ACCT, the Office of Vocational and Adult Education is hosting its third webinar May 14 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). This event will bring together foundation, state, and local community college representatives to discuss the central role of community colleges in career pathways systems. Registration information for the OVAE webinar is forthcoming on the AACC website.
AACC Contact: Gail Schwartz
9. INCREASE YOUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Production for the next edition of Profiles of U.S. Community Colleges: A Guide for International Students is underway. Increase your international student enrollment by leveraging the AACC brand and reputation. Now in print, online, and digital formats and with a worldwide distribution, Profiles has become an essential resource for prospective students, overseas advisers, and AACC itself as we engage a variety of international audiences. Register now, pay by June 20, and submit your college profile by June 28.
AACC Contact: Wayne Wheeler
Events and Services
10. PASI OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESIDENTS
The 2013 Presidents Academy Summer Institute (PASI) is an opportunity for CEOs and presidents of member community colleges to engage in professional and personal development and renewal while hearing from noted speakers. Participants will engage in sessions on innovation, instructional design, learning analytics, fundraising, economic development, and board relations. A tour and session will be hosted by the Discovery Channel. Special separate sessions will be designed for spouses and partners. PASI will be held July 20–23 in Baltimore, Maryland. Space is limited to 50 participants.
AACC Contact: Jennifer Tinch
11. ROUECHE-FLI AND AACC FUTURE PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE
Applications are being accepted for the Roueche-Future Leaders Institute (FLI), a leadership seminar designed for midlevel community college administrators, and the Future Presidents Institute (FPI), an intensive program for senior-level community college administrators on a direct path to the presidency. Both institutes are scheduled for June 23–28, 2013, in Baltimore, Maryland, and will feature presentations by leading experts in the field. The institutes will be packed with useful information and activities designed to allow you to hone your leadership skills.
AACC Contact: Jennifer Tinch
12. FORM PARTNERSHIPS AT NAFSA
AACC is once again cooperating with NAFSA to offer institutions the opportunity to participate in the Higher Education Partnership Fair at the 2013 NAFSA Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, May 28 at 1:00 p.m. The goal of the fair is to bring international education leaders together to learn about possibilities for developing institutional partnerships. Anticipated attendance is more than 8,000 international educators from 100 countries.
AACC Contact: Wayne Wheeler
13. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR CAMPUS INTERNATIONALIZATION
The American Council on Education invites community colleges to apply for its Institute for Leading Internationalization, June 9–11, 2013, in Washington, DC. The Institute is conducted in partnership with the Association of International Education Administrators and was created for senior campus officials responsible for leading and coordinating internationalization efforts on their campuses. Deadline to apply: May 15.
AACC Contact: Wayne Wheeler
14. MOVE FORWARD WITH APIASF SUMMIT
On June 25, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) will host its annual Higher Education Summit in Washington, DC. The summit theme is “Moving Forward: Engaging the Changing Face of America” and will include the presentation of new data and the exploration of best practices for supporting student success and the advancement of institutional capacity.
AACC Contact: Kevin Christian
15. FIND THE PATH TO LIFELONG GIVING
Seasoned development professionals know that the real money lies in major gifts and that planned giving will reap rewards long into the future. Learn how you can make your program really work for you at the Council for Resource Development’s Major Gifts and Planned Giving Workshop, July 28–30, 2013, in Denver, Colorado.
AACC Contact: Mary Heiss
16. LEAD WITH THE LAKIN INSTITUTE
The National Council on Black American Affairs and its Presidents’ Roundtable announce the 2013 Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership. Hosted by the Community College of Allegheny County in Pennsylvania, October 13–19, the Lakin Institute provides personal and professional development for those who have demonstrated a potential for expanded leadership roles in community colleges. Contact Dr. Charlene Dukes for more information. Deadline to apply: July 30.
AACC Contact: Kevin Christian