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.edu. New Negotiated Rulemaking tables to convene in early 2024 House […]
Advocacy quick hits
DataPoints: Dyad baccalaureate completions
New transfer data from the U.S. Education Department (ED) illustrate that most community college students who transfer to a four-year institution don’t attain a baccalaureate even within an eight-year window. Only 13% of Title IV students who start at community colleges ultimately earn bachelor’s degrees within eight years, according to the data released during an ED transfer […]
Community College Minute, November 27, 2023
Community College Minute, November 20, 2023
Advocacy quick hits — 11/16/2023
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.edu. New FAFSA expected by December 31 Appropriations Update: Government shutdown […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 4
Season 8, Episode 4 Long Beach City College Superintendent-President Mike Muñoz discusses the transformational changes taking place at LBCC to support students and give everyone a sense of belonging.
Community College Minute, November 13, 2023
Advocacy Quick Hits — 11/10/2023
Editor’s note: This 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.edu. Appropriations Update: Labor-HHS-Education bill report language Electronic Announcement on Borrower Defense […]
AACC Comments on Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Overtime Rule
AACC Comments on Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Overtime Rule (PDF)