This week, CCVoice talks to AACC’s John Dyer about workforce development. Listen to Season 1, Episode 5 of the Community College Voice Podcast.
Archives for October 2018
DataPoints: The value of education
Education achievement increases earnings and leads to lower unemployment rates. Read the full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #125
October 26, 2018 | Issue # 125 This week, I was thrilled to participate in a joint meeting of AACC and AASA, The School Superintendent’s Association, to discuss college readiness, with a focus on dual enrollment. AACC has been collaborating with AASA since 2014 and, as AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech pointed out, there’s been Read More »
DataPoints: Keep them coming back
First-year persistence is a key leading indicator of postsecondary student success. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: Butler Community College
“Butler Community College is proud of its 91-year history as a leading educational institution in Kansas. The college continues a long tradition of excellence and innovation, including redesigning both developmental math and English courses in order to help students achieve success.” — President Kim Krull, Ph.D., President, Butler Community College Name: Butler Community College Board of Trustees Read More »
Community College Voice Podcast Episode 4
This week, CCVoice talks to Andrew Hanson about his journey from Santa Ana College to Standford University and finally to Harvard Law. Listen to Season 1, Episode 4 of the Community College Voice Podcast. </ifr
Competitive procurement webinar hosted by Sourcewell
If you missed our October 15 webinar on competitive procurement hosted by Sourcewell, an AACC corporate partner, you can listen to it online now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7668979648717980930 Also, speaker Katie Alba referenced a video in her final comments that can be accessed below. The Sourcewell Advantage
Spotlight: Lone Star College System
“Lone Star College is committed to student success. To address the needs of our students and community, Lone Star College developed a strategic plan to make sure we meet our goals and objectives. This plan upholds our basic principles of having sound financial practices and a positive employee culture that produces high-quality academic and workforce Read More »
115th Congress: A Brief Overview of Federal Policy and Community Colleges
The current Congress, which began with great uncertainty following the surprise election of Donald Trump, is winding down. In January, a new Congress will be seated and it will look quite different from the last one, especially in the House. In addition, presidential politics will no doubt add to the challenges of enacting meaningful legislation. Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #124
October 12, 2018 | Issue # 124 I’ve heard before that community college leaders are not vocal enough when it comes to touting the great work happening on their campuses. I get it: no one goes into this job for the praise or attention. At the end of the day, for most of us, a Read More »