FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Award honors the administration’s commitment to community colleges WASHINGTON, DC– For eight years, the Obama Administration placed community colleges in the forefront of discussions on workforce development, the nation’s economy and college affordability. The administration was the first to shine a spotlight on […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #086
April 20, 2017 | Issue # 086 It’s here! The AACC Annual Convention is upon us. We’ll celebrate the remarkable things community colleges do to help students and communities prosper across the nation. You’ll learn about promising practices from your peers, get updates on national programs, and hear from inspiring speakers. See you in New […]
DataPoints: More student parents
Student parents attending public two-year institutions comprise 45 percent (about 2.1 million) of all student-parent enrollments — an increase of 9 percent from 2004 to 2012. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: Gateway Technical College
“Through industry-aligned curriculum, innovative instructional delivery methods and global industry partners, Gateway graduates provide a foundation for community and economic growth. The college set a foundation for career training when Racine Continuation School began classes in 1911 as a strategy to transform the regional economy, a strategy that is as important today as it was […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #085
April 7, 2017 | Issue # 085 The AACC Annual Convention is only 2 weeks away. It’s one of my favorite events each year because I get a chance to see old friends and make new acquaintances. But most of all, I enjoy hearing from our members about the great work happening in the field. […]
Spotlight: College of the Mainland
“College of the Mainland is a Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to finding clear pathways for all students to accomplish their goals. Staff and faculty collaborate to help students succeed from the application for financial aid to selecting courses to launching their careers. COM is launching even more initiatives such as adding a financial literacy educator and […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #084
April 3, 2017 | Issue # 084 Time has really been flying. It’s hard to believe that our 97th Annual Convention is right around the corner. We hope that you will join us in New Orleans in a couple of weeks for the premier networking event for community college leaders. Leadership and professional development has […]
DataPoints: Educational attainment
Making progress: The attainment of postsecondary education in the U.S increased from 13 percent in 1950 to 59 percent in 2015. Read the full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #083
March 24, 2017 | Issue # 083 Earlier this month, I attended a meeting led by AACC and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, which focused on how programs such as dual enrollment could receive more support from non-federal sources. I heard from K–12 and college leaders (listed here) about successful programs that are getting students […]
Spotlight: Cleveland State Community College
“In 2015, Cleveland State implemented the Community First Plan – our 5-year strategic plan to ensure that our institution is operating from a position of strength as we serve learners, businesses and all community partners. “Community First” has become much more than a tagline. It has infused everything we do, and it has become common language […]