We know about gaps in enrollment and graduation rates for Black students, but what about those who do finish? What types of credentials are they receiving compared to the graduating cohort as a whole? In 2022, public institutions in the “primarily associate” and “associate and certificate” categories awarded about 1.5 million credentials, according to an Read More »
Community College Minute, February 12, 2024
DataPoints: Are there more Black undergraduates at public colleges than commonly reported?
About 15% of students who identify as Black or African American nationwide are likely not included in common reports based on the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — the core federal postsecondary education data collection program) — such as the Digest of Education Statistics. That is because students who identify as Black but also Read More »
Community College Minute, February 5, 2024
AACC Letter on College Cost Reduction Act
AACC Letter on College Cost Reduction Act (PDF)
Community College Minute, January 29, 2024
Webinar: The Community College Innovation Challenge – Why Your Students Should Apply?
The Community College Innovation Challenge – Why Your Students Should Apply? February 8, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST The Community College Innovation Challenge is led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF). It is a national competition where community college student teams, working with a Read More »
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 FAFSA correction, timeline to come FY Read More »
Community College Minute, January 22, 2024
AACC, NSF Calls All Community College Student Innovators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2024 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.educreate new email Community College Innovation Challenge invites community college students to create STEM solutions to real-world problems Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), has launched its platform to advance student Read More »