“Through hundreds of academic and workforce programs, Anne Arundel Community College proudly leads our 46,000 students to sustainable wages and a more meaningful life. In fact, last year AACC (along with our students and alumni) generated $520 million in revenue for the local economy. We’re very proud of the services we are able to provide […]
Archives for May 2017
Trump Administration Releases FY 18 Budget Request
The Trump Administration yesterday released its FY 18 federal budget proposal, entitled A New Foundation for American Greatness. This is the President’s first full budget request, following a spending outline or so-called “skinny budget” released earlier this spring. The budget includes deep cuts to federal investments in education, job training and other community college priorities. […]
DataPoints: More education = better jobs
Higher education attainment leads to increased earnings and lowers the likelihood of unemployment. Read full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #088
May 19, 2017 | Issue # 088 None of us would be where we are without the benefit of mentorship and training. It’s so very important to “pay it forward” to those leaders and future leaders at your institution. We have a responsibility to ensure the next generation of leaders is prepared to succeed. That […]
AACC Supports Senate Unit Record Data System Legislation
AACC has endorsed Senate legislation that would create a federal postsecondary education unit record data system, also linking it to post-college earnings. AACC has long supported legislation along these lines and is encouraged by this important development. Download the letter of support.
Spotlight: Prince George’s Community College
“Prince George’s Community College is dedicated to education and committed to student success and completion. The college is dedicated to increasing graduation rates through a formal pledge of completion that reflects national and statewide efforts to boost the number of graduates. To that end, the college has embarked on a completion agenda, called Envision Success, […]
DataPoints: Veterans benefits help students succeed
About seven out of 10 student veterans using Post 9/11 GI benefits completed or were progressing in their programs between August 2009 and December 2013. Read full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #087
May 5, 2017 | Issue # 087 These last 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. First, AACC was pleased to host a successful 97th Annual Convention. This is attributed to all of you who participated as attendees or speakers. Our second piece of great news came in the form of the reinstatement of […]
Funding Bill Reinstates Year-Round Pell Grants
In a major victory for community colleges and their students, the FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill released today by Congress reinstates year-round Pell Grants beginning with the 2017-18 award year. Restoration of year-round Pell has been a top AACC priority since its elimination in FY 2011.The omnibus bill funds federal agencies through September 30. Starting […]