FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu American Association of Community Colleges Honors Visionary Work of Community Colleges New Orleans, La. — The nation’s community colleges educate nearly half of all undergraduate students. As students’ needs change, so do these institutions, always working to help students reach their educational and […]
Archives for April 2017
Three Community College Legends Recognized for Contributions to Higher Education
April 22, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Judith Eaton, Rosemary Gillett-Karam and Tony Zeiss receive AACC Leadership Award New Orleans, La. – Whether leading an accrediting agency, a leadership program or a community college, the end goal is the same: improving the lives of students and their chances for success. […]
Outstanding Community College Alumni to be Honored by National Association
4/20/2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.eduRecipients are examples of community colleges’ ability to change lives Washington, DC—Community colleges are the gateway to educational and career success for millions of students. This year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is honoring outstanding community college alumni who have made […]
Obama Administration Receives Harry S. Truman Award from AACC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Award honors the administration’s commitment to community colleges WASHINGTON, DC– For eight years, the Obama Administration placed community colleges in the forefront of discussions on workforce development, the nation’s economy and college affordability. The administration was the first to shine a spotlight on […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #086
April 20, 2017 | Issue # 086 It’s here! The AACC Annual Convention is upon us. We’ll celebrate the remarkable things community colleges do to help students and communities prosper across the nation. You’ll learn about promising practices from your peers, get updates on national programs, and hear from inspiring speakers. See you in New […]
DataPoints: More student parents
Student parents attending public two-year institutions comprise 45 percent (about 2.1 million) of all student-parent enrollments — an increase of 9 percent from 2004 to 2012. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: Gateway Technical College
“Through industry-aligned curriculum, innovative instructional delivery methods and global industry partners, Gateway graduates provide a foundation for community and economic growth. The college set a foundation for career training when Racine Continuation School began classes in 1911 as a strategy to transform the regional economy, a strategy that is as important today as it was […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #085
April 7, 2017 | Issue # 085 The AACC Annual Convention is only 2 weeks away. It’s one of my favorite events each year because I get a chance to see old friends and make new acquaintances. But most of all, I enjoy hearing from our members about the great work happening in the field. […]
Spotlight: College of the Mainland
“College of the Mainland is a Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to finding clear pathways for all students to accomplish their goals. Staff and faculty collaborate to help students succeed from the application for financial aid to selecting courses to launching their careers. COM is launching even more initiatives such as adding a financial literacy educator and […]
Broad Group of Organizations Support Student Aid in Letter to Congress
576 organizations, including many community colleges, today sent a letter urging Congress to strengthen Pell Grants and protect other student aid programs when making funding decisions this year. AACC helped to draft and disseminate the letter for sign-ons. The letter’s signees include a wide swath of colleges and universities, education associations, student and public interest […]