November 7, 2017 * Issue #874
POLICY and ADVOCACY
1. HOUSE GOP TAX BILL DETRIMENTAL TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
The House Republican tax reform legislation released Thursday would make attending college more expensive for thousands of students. opens in a new windowLearn more.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowDavid Baimecreate new email
EVENTS and SERVICES
2. REGISTER FOR THE AACC ANNUAL CONVENTION
opens in a new windowRegistration is now open for the opens in a new window98th Annual AACC Convention. The theme is “Cowboy Up for Student Success.” We hope you’ll join us in Dallas, Texas, April 28–May 1, 2018.
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3. ANSWER THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Proposal submissions for the AACC convention will be accepted until November 10, 5:00 p.m. (ET). Check out the guidelines opens in a new windowonline.
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4. AACC FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE
The AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute, or opens in a new windowRoueche-FLI, is a great opportunity for mid-level administrators who could benefit from leadership development. It will take place December 3–6, 2017, in Washington, DC. Funding is available to help cover the cost of the institute. The registration deadline is November 24, 2017.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowTammy Reicheltcreate new email
5. REGISTER FOR WDI 2018
Join AACC in New Orleans for the opens in a new windowWorkforce Development Institute (WDI), January 30–February 2, 2018. The WDI 2018 theme is “Exploring Intersections.” Explore your own intersections and create new ones at WDI. opens in a new windowRegister now.
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NEWS and SOCIAL NETWORKING
6. “THE POWER OF GOOD MENTORS”
At the annual ATE Principal Investigators Conference, a young researcher acknowledges her mentors and “pays it forward” by encouraging younger students. Read about it in opens in a new windowCC Daily.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowMatthew Dembickicreate new email
7. “WHERE WE ARE NOW”
Read how community colleges are enacting programs and policies to meet the recommendations of the 2012 AACC report in the October/November digital opens in a new windowCommunity College Journal.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowTabitha Whissemorecreate new email
8. “80 HOURS TO EMPLOYMENT”
A two-week program at Greenville Technical College trains students for an in-demand job. Learn more at the opens in a new windowAACC 21st Century Center.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowTabitha Whissemorecreate new email
PROGRAM INITIATIVES
9. BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Let us spotlight your college on our website! The opens in a new windowCommunity College Spotlight offers member colleges an opportunity to have their institution featured on the home page of the AACC website. This is a free member benefit.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowTina Henry-Barruscreate new email
10. AACC CELEBRATES NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
AACC celebrates the significant history that Native Americans have made in society and continue to make today. If your college has a program that celebrates your Native American Population and Students, please opens in a new windowshare that information with AACCcreate new email. opens in a new windowClick here for more information on the Native American Heritage Month.
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RESOURCES
11. HOW TO BUILD STUDENT-CENTERED PROGRAM MAPS
A free webinar on November 8 will have community college student success experts teach step-by-step guidance on working with faculty senate and student services productively in order to create program maps and meta-majors with student outcomes at the center of their design. The webinar, hosted by EAB, will take place at noon. opens in a new windowRegister online.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowMeghan O’Brien
OPPORTUNITIES FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
12. EXPLORE VOCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA
World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) World Congress, “ opens in a new windowPreparing for the Skills Future, Now,” October 8-10, 2018, in Melbourne, Australia, will bring together community colleges and polytechnics from around the world and experts in professional and vocational education and training to explore new challenges in vocational and professional education and training. Those interested in forming an AACC Delegation should contact opens in a new windowWayne Wheelercreate new email. In addition, the opens in a new windowCall for Proposals is now open. Deadline to submit: January 19, 2018.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowWayne Wheelercreate new email
13. PRESENT YOUR PROMISING PRACTICES
Red Rocks Community College announces the call for proposals for its opens in a new windowNational Community College Conference on Service Learning and Community Engagement, May 18–19, 2018, in Lakewood, Colorado. RRCC welcomes faculty, staff, and administrators to present, network, and learn about promising practices. Proposal Deadline: November 17.
AACC Contact: opens in a new windowKevin Christiancreate new email