January 22, 2021 | Issue # 179 Across the country we witnessed the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. this week. Leading up to the inauguration, AACC participated in several conversations with leaders of the transition team for the Biden Administration, where we clearly articulated the priorities of our members. In addition, we have […]
DataPoints: Significantly more parent students attend community college
DataPoints: Significantly more parent students attend community college Young college students with children disproportionately attend community colleges, according to a new analysis of federal data by Child Trends, a research organization focused on improving the lives of children and youths. Almost half (47%) of postsecondary students age 18 to 24 with children attend community college, roughly three times […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #178
January 8, 2021 | Issue # 178 We’re heading into our fall commission, committee, and board meetings. Between this week’s election and living through a global pandemic over the last 8 months, we have a lot to discuss. I know we’re all anxious about what will happen in the next few days, week, and months. […]
Kaua’i Community College Spotlight
What the Pandemic Relief Legislation Means for Your College Webinar
In this webinar, AACC’s government relations team reviewed all the details of the recently enacted pandemic relief legislation, including how much money the community college sector will likely receive and when, how it will be allocated, and the rules for spending it. The webinar also covered other aspects of the massive year-end bill, which includes […]
Bumphus Honored by Baldrige Foundation for Leadership Excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2021 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Washington, DC – The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, Inc. announced the recipients of the 2021 Baldrige Foundation’s Leadership Awards. Among those selected for Leadership Excellence was Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of the American Association […]
WKCTC Receives Historic, Multi-million Dollar Contribution from Individual Donor
PADUCAH, KY (December 15, 2020) – West Kentucky Community and Technical College proudly announced today a $15 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – the largest gift from a single donor in the college’s history. In announcing the donation, Scott gave accolades for the college’s work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and initiatives to […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #177
December 18, 2020 | Issue # 177 In addition to our Christmas trees and decorations, many of our institutions in the Northeast have had their first snowfall, which makes this time of year feel a little more like the holidays. While COVID-19 has forced us to modify our daily activities and minimize our contact with […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 5, Episode 5
Season 5 Episode 5 In this episode, we talk about stackable credentials. Guests: Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of AACC Dr. Bill Pink, president of Grand Rapids Community College Jennifer Worth, senior vice president, AACC’s Workforce and Economic Development Link discussed in the episode: Learning and Employment Records
AACC Responds to Wall Street Journal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2020 AACC media contact: Dr. Martha Parham, 714-932-3694 or mparham@aacc.nche.edu WASHINGTON – American Association of Community Colleges has responded to the recent opinion in the Wall Street Journal about Dr. Jill Biden’s earned doctorate degree. See below for the full text of the document.