May 17, 2013 | Issue #811
Policy and Advocacy
1. REGISTER NOW FOR THE AACC FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WEBINAR
Learn about the latest developments in Washington, DC, that affect your institutions and students during a free AACC webinar on May 22 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). The AACC government relations team will provide you with the information you need to know about federal funding for key programs, immigration reform, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act regulations, tax reform, veterans issues, and more. Register now.
AACC Contact: Jim Hermes
Program Initiatives
2. AACC WANTS TO SPOTLIGHT YOU
AACC regularly features Web content from its members and is seeking submissions on a continuing basis for the AACC website. Here is your chance to highlight your community college on a national platform.
AACC Contact: Anna Miars
3. JOIN AACC IN INDIA
In support of the U.S.–India Higher Education Dialogue, AACC is leading a Global Leadership Delegation to India with visits to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, June 16–23, 2013. Register by June 3.
AACC Contact: Alice Blayne-Allard
4. NILOA SURVEY OF CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS
The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) is conducting the second national study of chief academic officers on the use of student learning outcomes assessment in American higher education. The aim of the survey is to gain a clearer picture of the current state of the assessment of student learning in the United States. It builds on and updates NILOA’s first national study conducted in 2009. AACC encourages your college to respond to this 10–15 minute survey if you have received it.
AACC Contact: Kent Phillippe
Grants and Partnerships
5. LEARN MORE ABOUT IES FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Institute of Education Sciences will host a series of webinars related to research funding opportunities May–July 2013. These webinars will focus on a wide range of topics for applicants to the FY 2014 grant programs, including the application process, grant writing, and overviews of specific funding opportunities.
AACC Contact: Kent Phillippe
6. FREE NSF ATE GRANT BUDGETING WEBINAR
AACC is working with the Mentor-Connect project to offer a free webinar, Follow the Money: How to Successfully Budget and Complete Budget Forms for NSF ATE Proposals. Elizabeth Teles, former program officer and co-lead of the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, will join the Mentor-Connect team to offer technical assistance on developing a budget for an NSF ATE grant proposal, and completing the NSF budget forms in FastLane. The webinar will be June 11, 2:00–3:30 p.m. (ET).
AACC Contact: Ellen Hause
7. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund is offering scholarship opportunities for underserved students across the United States who desire a higher education. The scholarship is geared toward single parents, students who have been incarcerated, and those who are not normally part of an overall scholarship process. The application deadline is May 31, 2013.
AACC Contact: Kevin Christian
News and Social Networking
8. “A SERIOUS DISCONNECT IN EDUCATION”
Students graduating from high school don’t have the math and English skills needed to succeed in their first year at a community college, according to a report by the National Center on Education and the Economy. Read about it in the Community College Times.
AACC Contact: Matt Dembicki
9. “SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE”
Read about the complex educational needs of students home from war in the April/May issue of Community College Journal. All staff on AACC member campuses have free access to the digital magazine with a simple login. And download the new Community College Journal app to your Apple or Android mobile device.
AACC Contact: Sarah Lawler
Resources
10. WEBINAR FOR THOSE HELPING SKILLED IMMIGRANTS
World Education Services (WES) will hold a free webinar on May 21 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), to introduce the Supporting Skilled Immigrants Toolkit. WES Global Talent Bridge and Literacy Assistance Center will guide participants through this new resource developed for ESL and adult education practitioners who advise skilled immigrants.
AACC Contact: Kevin Christian
Events and Services
11. PASI OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESIDENTS
The 2013 Presidents Academy Summer Institute (PASI) is an opportunity for CEOs and presidents of AACC 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
12. FREE MEDIA RELATIONS SEMINARS FOR MEMBER CEOS
AACC is hosting media relations seminars for member CEOs focusing on media strategy and messaging, op-ed writing and placement, rapid response, and media monitoring and analytics. Learn to craft and effectively deliver your elevator speech and how to utilize social media to connect with a broader audience. Also, learn strategies to build trust with your local and the national media. The first of two sessions will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, July 23–24, 2013. Receive training valued at $4,500 for free.
AACC Contact: Dr. Angel M. Royal
13. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2013 WASHINGTON ADVOCACY SEMINAR
Join AACC October 20–22 in Washington, DC, for the 2013 Washington Advocacy Seminar. It’s designed specifically for community college leaders interested in gaining an insider’s view of how federal higher education policy is formulated and in helping to shape the federal policy discussions. Meet high-level officials and key congressional staff, learn how to ramp up your advocacy efforts, secure more federal resources for your college, and expand your influence using social media. Watch for more information on the AACC website.
AACC Contact: Laurie Quarles
14. JOIN AACC AND GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL FOR A LEARNING LAB
Register now for a June 26, 2013, Community College/Career Collaboration (C4) Learning Lab at Tacoma Goodwill Industries in Washington. The project, led by Goodwill Industries International and AACC, has helped build innovative partnerships between 67 community colleges and 50 local Goodwills to provide education, training, and wraparound services that enable low-income individuals to earn marketable credentials and degrees. At the Learning Lab, new, existing, and potential partners can learn about the Tacoma Logistics and Transportation Distance Learning Model and identify components and new strategies to utilize in their community. For more information, contact Mary Moorhouse.
AACC Contact: Molly Middlehurst
15. GAIN CRITICAL FUNDRAISING SKILLS
For community college CEOs, fundraising skills are critical to ensuring an institution’s mission and goals. In partnership with AACC, the Council for Resource Development offers the 12th Annual Presidents Fundraising Academy, September 15–17, 2013, in Cleveland, Ohio. Learn from other successful CEOs and get the tools you need to lead your institution’s fundraising efforts.
AACC Contact: Mary Heiss
16. MEN OF COLOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The second annual Men of Color Student Leadership Institute will be held October 17–20, 2013, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The conference theme, “Man-Up: Educating Minority Males for Leadership and Services,” promises to provide professional and educational opportunities for men of color in community colleges. The student application deadline is May 31. For additional information and application materials, contact Sharon L. Blackman by e-mail or at 214-378-1748.
AACC Contact: Kevin Christian