July 9, 2021 | Issue # 191 I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. This week, I was pleased to see some familiar faces in person: The AACC staff is back in the office. The pandemic isn’t over, but it feels as though we’ve turned a corner. We also will start hosting […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #190
June 25, 2021 | Issue # 190 The summer has just started, but I know your plans for the fall are solidifying. Some colleges will be fully in person; some will be a mix of online and in person. Some colleges are requiring vaccinations and some aren’t. You have spent the last year-and-a-half making tough […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #189
June 11, 2021 | Issue # 189 Graduation season is winding down. I’ve loved hearing about commencement ceremonies. No matter how you celebrated this year – online, in-person, or with drive-thru events – thank you for all the work you have done to safely honor your graduates. We’re entering the summer feeling hopeful about what […]
Massasoit Community College Spotlight
AACC, NSF Announce Winning Teams of 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2021 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Pasadena City College, CA; Borough of Manhattan Community College, NY; and Austin Community College, TX took home winning titles following presentations of their STEM solutions to real-world challenges Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership […]
College of DuPage Spotlight
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar
On June 8, 2021, the AACC government relations team hosted a webinar to bring attendees up to speed on legislation to enact President Biden’s American Jobs and Families Plan. This included information on tuition-free community college, workforce training, infrastructure, and more. They also covered FY 2022 federal funding and other key legislation. The team also […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #188
May 28, 2021 | Issue # 188 Yesterday marked the end of AACC Digital. I was so pleased to recognize our Awards of Excellence finalists and announce the winners. Congratulations to the winning colleges and thank you for all the hard work you do! You can read about the awards here. Also, thank you to […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #187
May 14, 2021 | Issue # 187 AACC Digital kicked off last week with some timely and informative sessions. I’m thrilled we’re able to offer this professional development opportunity for community college professionals in a safe way, and I hope those who are attending sessions each week find it valuable. Just a reminder that if […]
AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Challenge Finals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2021 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Community college students create STEM solutions to real-world challenges that benefit society Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected 12 finalists teams to advance […]