The American public may have little trust in U.S. higher education, but it recognizes its value, according to a new report from the centrist think tank Third Way. However, that view may be changing. A spring survey of 1,500 registered voters nationwide found that Americans have an overwhelmingly favorable view of trade schools (77%), public community colleges Read More »
DataPoints: Voters value higher ed (with an asterisk)
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.educreate new email. House Agriculture Committee marks up their Farm Bill proposal Department Read More »
Community College Professionals Selected for Inaugural ATE Future Leaders Fellows Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2024 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.educreate new email National initiative brings together two-year college professionals to advance their leadership skills and raise awareness of STEM technician education programs Washington, DC—The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announced an inaugural cohort for the ATE Future Leaders Fellows program with funding Read More »
Community College Minute, May 20, 2024
Community College Voice Podcasts, Season 8, Episode 6: PepsiCo Foundation’s Uplift and S.M.I.L.E. Scholarships
Season 8, Episode 6 In this episode, we talk about PepsiCo Foundation’s Uplift and S.M.I.L.E. Scholarships for community college students. Our guests are: Jonathan George, foundation lead for global social impact programs at PepsiCo Foundation Traci Rue White, director of early talent diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) at PepsiCo
Community College Minute, May 13, 2024
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.educreate new email. Department of Education announces new FAFSA Student Support Strategy Office Read More »
Title IX Final Rules: Key Issues for Community Colleges
Title IX Final Rules: Key Issues for Community Colleges (PDF)