Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. More bad news on the FAFSA Senate Appropriations Committee advances […]
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Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 9
Season 8, Episode 9 The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program In this episode, we talk to Betsy Conway about the Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program. The Lowe’s Foundation has launched a five-year, $50 million effort to help community colleges and other community-based organizations prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
Community College Minute, July 29, 2024
DataPoints: Bipartisan support for CC baccalaureates
At a time when almost everything in the country seems to tilt either to the right or the left, community college baccalaureate (CCB) degrees are a notable exception. Twenty-four states now confer CCB degrees, according to the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) national inventory, with 12 states colored blue and 12 colored red. The map below […]
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This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. TRIO, Distance Education, Return of Title IV Funds NPRM published in Federal […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 8
Season 8, Episode 8 Negotiated Rulemaking
Community College Minute, July 22, 2024
Metallica Scholars Initiative Workforce Education Program Now in All 50 States
July 22, 2024 For Immediate Release Media Contacts: All Within My Hands Foundation Renee Richardson, Director of Philanthropy renee@allwithinmyhands.org (415) 458-1532 x10 American Association of Community Colleges Dr. Martha M. Parham, Sr. Vice President, Public Relations mparham@aacc.nche.edu (202) 728-0200 Year 6 is the largest grant to date with $2.6M committed, totaling more than $10M invested […]
Advocacy quick hits
Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. ED issues more FAFSA guidance amid continued criticism from Congress […]