Season 6, Episode 8 In this episode of the podcast Dr. Martha Parham talks to Dr. Scott McLeod, who is a Professor of Leadership for Educational Organizations at University of Colorado. Dr. McLeod is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on P-12 school leadership, deeper learning, technology, and innovation. He is the Read More »
Letter to Congress on Doubling the Pell Grant
Letter to Congress on Doubling the Pell Grant (PDF)
American Association of Community Colleges, Intel, and Dell Technologies launch Artificial Intelligence Incubator Network Initiative
Contact: Dr. Martha Parham January 27,2022 mparham@aacc.nche.educreate new email 18-month initiative extends Intel’s AI for Workforce Program, will provide funding for 10 colleges Washington, D.C. – January 27, 2022 – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Intel and Dell Technologies announced an 18-month initiative to design and build Artificial Intelligence (AI) Incubators across the country, utilizing the expertise and industry Read More »
DataPoints: Students’ college costs
The average tuition and fees for community college students are far less than for students at in-state public four-year institutions, but it is estimated that their costs for transportation, supplies and other expenses are slightly higher. The average estimated full-time tuition and fees for public two-year college students for the 2021-22 academic year is $3,800, Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #204
January 21, 2022 | Issue # 204 On Thursday, I sent out an email about the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement about the new $198 million grant funds and new guidance on the use of American Rescue Plan funds. I’d like to reiterate how grateful we at AACC are for your advocacy and for the Read More »
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 6, Episode 7
In this episode, we talk to Norco College about how their Military Articulation Platform (MAP). MAP’s goal is to make it normal and expected for all veterans and active duty service members to receive all the credit they deserve–up to one year of credit in programs leading to high-wage jobs and transfer. Our guests include: Read More »
DataPoints: How manufacturers are addressing the skills shortage
Like many other industries, U.S. manufacturers are currently facing a shortage of qualified workers. About 85% of 389 manufacturers responding to a recent survey report having unfilled positions for which they were struggling to find qualified applicants. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturers had more than 1 million open jobs in October 2021. Read More »
AACC, NSF Calls All Community College Student Innovators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2022 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.educreate new email AACC, NSF Calls All Community College Student Innovators 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 Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #203
January 7, 2022 | Issue # 203 Happy New Year! I hope you had some time over the past few weeks to rest and reset. Omicron has changed many plans recently. I know for some of you, it has meant your college has shifted again to remote learning. It’s discouraging, to be sure. But everything Read More »