May 11, 2018 | Issue # 113 Thank you to all of you who attended AACC’s 98th Annual Convention in Dallas. I hope you came away from the conference with some new ideas for your institution. I think it’s so important for leaders to take the time to connect with others in the field and […]
Five Innovative Community Colleges Named Awards of Excellence Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2018 Contact: Martha Parham 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu American Association of Community Colleges Honors Visionary Work of Community Colleges Dallas, TX—The nation’s community colleges represent the best in American higher education. They are constantly innovating to increase access and success for the 12 million students they serve. Five community colleges were […]
Executive Leadership Transitioning at Community Colleges
The urgency attached to the board’s role in selecting, supporting, and positioning their institution and new presidents to thrive and excel cannot be overstated. In 2016, more than 50% of the presidents of colleges that award associate degrees reported that they anticipated stepping down within the next five years1 , yet only 21.2% of these […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #112
April 27, 2018 | Issue # 112 t’s time! The AACC Annual Convention begins tomorrow. I know I say this every year, but I really believe this will be the best convention yet. There are hundreds of sessions, great speakers, and a lot of networking opportunities. Instead of the typical CEO to CEO Newsletter, I […]
Digital Conference Bag: Rowman and Littlefield
Resources that Help You Be Clear on the Value Your Institution Provides Your Students, Alumni, Employers, and Region See them in Dallas at the Rowman & Littlefield Bookstore in the AACC Exhibit Booth Copies available at the R&L Bookstore Or, call 1-800-462-6420 toll-Free or visit www.rowman.com, mention special code “6eAACC18” and receive the special conference […]
Digital Conference Bag: Robot Proof by Joseph E. Aoun
Robot-Proof Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Joseph E. Aoun How to educate the next generation of college students to invent, to create, and to discover—filling needs that even the most sophisticated robot cannot. Driverless cars are hitting the road, powered by artificial intelligence. Robots can climb stairs, open doors, win Jeopardy, analyze stocks, […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #111
April 13, 2018 | Issue # 111 April is Community College Month. It’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the critical role that community colleges play in the United States. Now is the time to share both stories and data about your institution and the students you serve. Of course, Community College Month […]
DataPoints: Adult workers and postsecondary credentials
Nearly 60 percent of adult workers have some postsecondary credential. Among credentialed workers with no degree, 43 percent have a postsecondary certificate. Read the full PDF.
Digital Conference Bag: AACC Job Board
Get $100 off a job board posting on the AACC Job Board. Use code aacc2018 to get your job board posting for just $155 ($100 off the member price for a job board posting). Follow the instructions on our FAQ page to use your coupon. Coupon expires on May 30, 2018. Visit the AACC Job […]
Community College Innovation Challenge Finalists Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2018 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu The National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), has named 10 finalists for the fourth annual Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC). CCIC seeks to strengthen entrepreneurial thinking among community college students by challenging them to use […]