August 3, 2018 | Issue # 119
At last week’s Presidents Academy Summer Institute, we had an agenda full of timely sessions about trends, initiatives, and opportunities that affect the institutions we serve and how we lead them into the future. We discussed apprenticeships, the Pathways Project, legislative changes, crisis management, and presidential transitions, among other topics. Thank you to those who participated in one of the largest PASI gatherings. I hope you walked away refreshed and with new insights and ideas. For those who weren’t able to attend, we encourage you to join us in 2019 in Atlanta.
“Perkins Bill is in the Books”
President Trump on Tuesday signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education (CTE) for the 21st Century Act, which reauthorizes the nation’s main career and technical education legislation. Learn more in CC Daily.
Read about how community colleges are helping student-athletes succeed at the AACC 21st Century Center.
2019 Convention Calendar Online
The 99th Annual AACC Convention will take place in Orlando, April 13–16. Want to know when you can register, submit session proposals, or send in nominations for awards? Check out the 2019 Convention Calendar online.
The next AACC Future Presidents Institute (FPI) and John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute will take place September 9–12 in Washington, DC. FPI provides hands-on experience for senior leaders aspiring to the community college presidency. Roueche-FLI is designed for department chairs, deans, assistant/associate deans, or directors who look to advance into a senior leadership role. Registration for both closes August 20.
Register for an AACC Pathways Workshop
AACC is hosting four regional Pathways workshops for those who are interested in work on guided pathways, or have just begun that work. Get details and register online.
Highlights
On July 23, I attended the last full day of the Presidents Academy Summer Institute (PASI) in Dana Point, California.
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