Following its first full year of availability, the year-round Pell Grant program is gaining traction among community colleges, according to a new survey. Read the full PDF.
AACC member survey results show significant campus impact of revived summer Pell Grant
The findings of a national survey of community colleges show a spike in Pell Grant recipients as a result of the reinstated year-round Pell Grant. Half of all responding institutions reported increases of 15% or more in Pell Grant recipients for summer 2018 over the previous summer. Another 10% saw increases in Pell Grant recipients […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #126
November 9, 2018 | Issue # 126 On November 11, we recognize those who have risked their lives to serve our country. One day is hardly enough to honor our servicemembers. Making our campuses military-friendly is a way honor student veterans all year. On-campus Veterans Resource Centers and emergency funds for student veterans offer support […]
Spotlight: Madisonville Community College
“Madisonville Community College has been the committed champion of student success in our region for over 50 years. MCC is known for excellence in preparing students for careers in applied technology, healthcare, and business. The college has a strong reputation for being a supportive and caring environment for students regardless of their pathway. MCC is […]
Community College Voice Podcast Episode 6
In this episode, Matthew Dembicki talks to Advance CTE’s Kathryn Zekus about Perkins V.
Community College Voice Podcast Episode 5
This week, CCVoice talks to AACC’s John Dyer about workforce development. Listen to Season 1, Episode 5 of the Community College Voice Podcast.
DataPoints: The value of education
Education achievement increases earnings and leads to lower unemployment rates. Read the full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #125
October 26, 2018 | Issue # 125 This week, I was thrilled to participate in a joint meeting of AACC and AASA, The School Superintendent’s Association, to discuss college readiness, with a focus on dual enrollment. AACC has been collaborating with AASA since 2014 and, as AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech pointed out, there’s been […]
DataPoints: Keep them coming back
First-year persistence is a key leading indicator of postsecondary student success. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: Butler Community College
“Butler Community College is proud of its 91-year history as a leading educational institution in Kansas. The college continues a long tradition of excellence and innovation, including redesigning both developmental math and English courses in order to help students achieve success.” — President Kim Krull, Ph.D., President, Butler Community College Name: Butler Community College Board of Trustees […]