May 6, 2022 | Issue # 211
I can’t begin to tell you how wonderful it was to see so many of you at AACC Annual. I hope you came away from the conference inspired, invigorated, and full of new ideas.
Some highlights for me – in addition to seeing friends and colleagues – included announcing the AACC Hall of Fame, presenting the Leadership Awards and Awards of Excellence, and honoring faculty with the Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition. It’s great to come together and celebrate your hard work and all of your accomplishments. If you missed AACC Annual, you can read about the Hall of Fame and the Awards of Excellence winners in CC Daily.
“A Conversation with Education Under Secretary Kvaal”
Attendees of the 2022 AACC Annual had an opportunity to hear from the U.S. Education Department’s top higher education official about some of the Biden administration’s top-of-mind issues–and AACC members had a chance to let the under secretary know what’s important to them. Read about it in CC Daily.
“College Presidents Leverage Social Media”
Three community college presidents shared their approaches to using social media during a session at the 2022 AACC Annual. Their methods are different from each other based on their personalities as well as their intended audience and goals, but they are effective. Learn what they had to share in this CC Daily article.
The 2022 AACC Presidents Academy Summer Institute (PASI) will be held July 9-12 in Dana Point, California. PASI is an annual professional development program for CEOs and presidents of member community colleges, providing intensive focus on current challenges, emerging trends, and opportunities unique to that position. Registration will open soon.
Send a Leader to Roueche-FLI or FPI
The AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute and the Future Presidents Institute both will be held held June 6-8 in Washington, D.C. Roueche-FLI is a three-day seminar designed for department chairs, deans, assistant/associate deans or directors who want to advance into a senior leadership role. FPI is an intensive program designed for senior leaders aspiring to the community college presidency. Registration is open for both.
On April 30, AACC Board Chair Richard Rhodes and I officially kicked off AACC Annual with the announcement of the AACC Hall of Fame and the presentation of the 2022 Leadership Awards.