April 2, 2021 | Issue # 184
This week marks the start of Community College Month. Though our accomplishments can speak for themselves, we should be shouting from the rooftops about the value of community colleges. This is the time to engage with your legislators, the media, local employers, and your community to share stories and data that give the full picture of just how vital community colleges are to your region, state, and to the nation.
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“Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Includes Billions for Two-Year Colleges”
President Joe Biden’s massive proposal to revamp the nation’s infrastructure will include $12 billion for infrastructure projects at community colleges and $100 billion for workforce development and job retraining. Learn more in this opens in a new windowCC Daily article.
opens in a new window“Commentary: Early College Can Help Drive Student Success”
A partnership between Massasoit Community College and a bank will jumpstart high school students’ college careers. Read about it in the AACC 21st Century Center opens in a new windowblog.
opens in a new windowUpcoming AACC-ACCT Webinar
AACC is partnering with ACCT to provide information on the implementation of federal pandemic funding bills. Join us April 6 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) for a free webinar. Institutional leaders and AACC and ACCT staff will outline strategies to help colleges maximize the impact of federal CARES, CRRSAA, and American Rescue Plan funds. The latest guidance from the U.S. Department of Education will also be reviewed. opens in a new windowRegister now.
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Register for AACC Digital
AACC Digital starts in one month. There are dozens of exciting, informative sessions scheduled, as well as great opens in a new windowkeynote speakers. You can opens in a new windowview the whole schedule online now. Don’t miss out on this month-long professional development opportunity— opens in a new windowregister now!
opens in a new windowApply to Serve on an AACC Commission
There are nine commissions authorized by the AACC Board. You can opens in a new windowapply now to serve on one of these commissions. The deadline for applications is May 31 at 5:00 p.m. (ET).
On April 1, members of the AACC Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and I participated in Virtual Listening Tour meetings with CEOs from Wisconsin.