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, […]
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 […]
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: […]
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. […]
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.edu 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 […]
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 […]
Gadsden State Community College Spotlight
CEO to CEO Newsletter #202
January 7, 2022 | Issue # 203 This is the last CEO to CEO Newsletter of 2021. I wish you all a joyous and healthy holiday. Before you turn on your out-of-office assistant, though, make sure you submit a session proposal for AACC Annual. The only way we can advance is if we learn from […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 6, Episode 6
In this episode, we talk to Laramie County Community College president Dr. Joe Schaffer.
American Association of Community Colleges Joins Hands with Intel and Dell Technologies to Advance Education in Artificial Intelligence
New partnership to expand Intel’s AI for Workforce program to all 50 states by 2023, creating next generation of the U.S. workforce. Washington, D.C. – December 16, 2021 – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announced a joint commitment with Intel and Dell Technologies to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) education across community and […]