December 6, 2019 | Issue # 151
I hope your Thanksgiving was restful!
It was an eventful week on Capitol Hill. A bipartisan plan from leaders on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee would simplify the federal student aid application process and reduce the number of students who go through the dreaded “verification” process. It would also streamline income-driven student loan repayments, and make permanent $255 million in annual funding for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions. This legislation would remove some of the barriers to access and success for students. We look forward to doing what we can to help advance this legislation.
“Diving In Student Research Experiences”
AACC convened a 3-day Community College Undergraduate Research Summit in November, with support from the National Science Foundation. Community college and university educators, students, government officials, and representatives of nonprofit organizations shared their ideas on how community colleges can build, implement and sustain undergraduate research experiences in STEM education and workforce preparation. You can read about it here.
“Grant Funding Buoys Bottom Lines, Strategies”
Funders across the spectrum—from alumni and other community members, to foundations and corporations—are increasingly recognizing the value of community colleges. Read about it in CC Daily.
A program at MassBay Community College is making strides to end hunger among students. Learn about it at the AACC 21st Century Center.
Help AACC Celebrate Its 100th Birthday
Join us March 28-30, 2020, at National Harbor, Maryland, for the 100th Annual AACC Convention. Register now. If five people from your college register, you’ll get a sixth base registration for free.
Be Recognized at Hail & Farewell
The Hail & Farewell Luncheon is the association’s opportunity to wish a fond farewell to retiring CEOs as well as hail new first-time and 25-year CEOs. The applications for the new first-time, 25-year, and retiring CEOs can be completed within the AACC convention registration form. There is no separate application process this year.
AACC’s John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute (FLI) will be offered January 20-22 in Amelia Island, Florida, at the 2020 Workforce Development Institute (WDI). Roueche–FLI serves mid-level community college administrators looking to advance into a senior leadership role. Registration rates are discounted for those who attend FLI and WDI. Register now.