August 12, 2021 | Issue # 193
Last week, we held our annual board orientation, committee, and board meetings. It was such a pleasure to greet board members in person. Though we were still exercising caution due to Covid-19, it was wonderful that we could all be in the same room – even if we were spaced further apart. Thank you to the members of the AACC Board of Directors for your participation last week.
A hearing held by the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee showed that most of its members support different paths to higher education, including associate degrees and technical training. But it also illustrated the complexities that many college students face in paying for higher education. Read more in CC Daily.
Coconino Community College joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to provide real-world experience for students in the construction technology management program and build affordable homes for Flagstaff. Read about it in this AACC 21st Century Center blog post.
Reminder: AACC Convention Refunds
AACC is in the process of issuing refunds to individuals with a credit on their accounts for 2020. If a portion of your 2020 credit was used in 2021, you will be refunded the difference. All refunds should be processed and mailed by mid-September. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Invest in Leadership Development
AACC’s John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute (FLI) and Future Presidents Institute (FPI) will be offered October 5-7 in Washington, DC. Roueche–FLI serves mid-level community college administrators looking to advance into a senior leadership role. FPI is for senior leaders aspiring to the community college presidency. Is there someone on your staff who could benefit from this type of professional development? Consider sending them to Roueche-FLI or FPI.
The 2021-2022 AACC Board of Directors met August 3-6 in Arlington, Virginia, for the new board member orientation, executive committee, standing committee, and board meetings.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spoke to board members virtually on August 4.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke to board members on August 5.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spoke to board members on August 5.