AACC’s programs, projects and partnerships span a variety of topic areas: workforce development, sustainability, diversity and equity, international services, accountability, technology and technical education, and student success among others. 21st Century Initiative In response to President Obama’s education agenda and challenge for community colleges to educate an additional 5 million students with degrees, certificates, or other credentials […]
Where’s Walter Archive
2020 On December 15, I participated in a phone call with my Senior Advisor Dr. Kay McClenney, Senior Vice President Dr. Martha Parham, and Chief of Staff Dr. Angel M. Royal to discuss planning for my Virtual Listening Tour. On December 14, I participated in a virtual meeting with National League of Nursing President, Dr. […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #161
April 24, 2020 | Issue # 161 As Community College Month draws to a close, I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you for your herculean efforts to keep your colleges running (remotely) and your students on track. As most of us have settled into a new routine, we’re starting to look […]
Spotlight: Copiah-Lincoln Community College
“Since its establishment in 1928, Copiah-Lincoln Community College has been committed to providing quality education and support services to the students and communities we serve in our seven county district. In serving an economically challenged rural population, affordability and access are vital for the success of our students. Copiah-Lincoln Community College offers a range […]
Spotlight: Herkimer County Community College
“Herkimer County Community College plays a critical educational, social and economic development role in the Mohawk Valley region. With more than 40 career and transfer degree and certificate programs, a leading online educational program, and a variety of workforce development programs and partnerships, Herkimer College is making a significant impact in the lives of the […]
Barbara Gaba
POSITION: Since 2017, president of Atlantic Cape Community College (NJ), a public comprehensive two-year community college serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. The college offers 46 career, transfer, and workforce development programs to more than 12,000 students at three campuses in New Jersey: Mays Landing, Atlantic City, and Cape May Court House. […]
AACC Letter #875
December 5, 2017 * Issue #875 POLICY and ADVOCACY 1. HOUSE RELEASES BILL TO REAUTHORIZE HEA The House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Friday released a 542-page bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act that would significantly change federal student aid, such as allowing students to tap Pell grants to pay for short-term education […]
Pathways 2.0 Coaches
Ed Bowling Contact information: R. Edward Bowling (Ed) Executive Director, Completion by Design – North Carolina Guilford Technical Community College 601 East Main Street Jamestown, NC 27282 336-334-4822 X50057 (office) rebowling@gtcc.edu Ed Bowling is the Executive Director for Completion by Design in North Carolina at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) in Jamestown. Ed held a […]
Pathways Coaches
Michael Baston Contact Information Michael A. Baston, J.D., Ed.D. Vice President, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Associate Provost LaGuardia Community College (NY) 29-10 Thomson Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 482-5290 mbaston@lagcc.cuny.edu Bio Dr. Michael A. Baston is a highly respected educator and leader in higher education. Dr. Baston is the Vice President […]
Technical Assistance Available for America’s Promise Initiative Grantees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu WASHINGTON, DC – June 5, 2017. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grantees now have access to dedicated or customized technical assistance and coaching for implementation of America’s Promise Initiative-funded programs. These initiatives are a part of the DOL efforts to accelerate regional workforce partnerships and provide […]