House passes their reconciliation package, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Secretary McMahon defends Trump Administration’s budget request Senate HELP Committee holds hearing on the state of higher education House passes their reconciliation package, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Early Thursday morning, the House of Representatives passed their massive FY 2025 budget reconciliation bill Read More »
Community College Minute, May 19, 2025
Advocacy quick hits
House clears key markups, moves forward with reconciliation legislation Senate HELP Committee looks forward on key nominations, higher education policy House clears key markups, moves forward with reconciliation legislation This week, the House wrapped a series of marathon markups in three key committees – Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture. Together, the bills Read More »
Community College Professionals Selected for 2025-2026 ATE Future Leaders Fellows Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2025 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) is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 cohort for the ATE Future Read More »
Community College Minute, May 12, 2025
Community College Voice Podcast: Transforming Atlantic City’s Inlet Neighborhood with Atlantic Cape Community College
Season 10, Episode 2: Transforming Atlantic City’s Inlet Neighborhood with Atlantic Cape Community College The Inlet neighborhood in Atlantic City, N.J., has faced significant economic and resource-related challenges, prompting Atlantic Cape Community College to launch a transformative project focused on revitalization through collaborative partnerships. This podcast explores the college’s strategy that includes housing development, economic Read More »
Advocacy quick hits
Trump Administration releases ‘skinny budget’ Tax-Free Pell bill reintroduced in Senate ED asks colleges to help in facilitating repayment Trump administration releases ‘skinny budget’ The Trump administration last week released its “skinny budget” for fiscal year 2026 (FY 26). Typically, a new administration will release a top-line budget priorities document (the “skinny budget”) ahead of Read More »
AACC Request for Action on House Budget Reconciliation Legislation
Last week, the House Education and Workforce Committee approved massive budget reconciliation legislation. The bill will head to the House floor later this spring. The education committee’s bill has major consequences for community college students and campuses. Therefore, we are urging all AACC members to communicate about it to their House Representatives. The reconciliation bill Read More »
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar
In this webinar, the AACC government relations team reviewed all the latest developments in Washington, D.C. Learn what you need to know to be an effective leader and advocate for your college. AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar Download the webinar slides. Watch the webinar.
Executive Orders – A Legal Perspective Webinar
Executive Orders – A Legal Perspective Webinar Tuesday, May 6 @ 2:00PM ET Register here. AACC presents a legal perspective on President Trump’s recent Executive Orders. Holland & Knight’s Paul Lannon will provide an update on the Dear Colleague Letter as well as dive into the most recent orders related to education and their potential Read More »