> Download this summary as a PDF. The Department of Education has released its final “Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment” (GE) rule. The final rule is largely consistent with the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on May 21, and on which AACC submitted comments, though some important changes were made. The regulation takes […]
Advocacy Quick Hits
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. Government funded through November, path forward for FY 24 uncertain […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 2
Season 8, Episode 2
Community College Minute, October 2, 2023
Advocacy quick hits
Advocacy quick hits 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. Department of Education issues final Gainful Employment […]
DataPoints: Bump in baccalaureate programs
The number of community college baccalaureate programs continues to grow at a good clip, according to new data from the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA). Business is the focus of the largest number of baccalaureate programs this year with 125, up from 117 in 2021. Health professions saw the largest two-year increase, from 80 programs in 2021, […]
Community College Minute, September 25, 2023
CEO to CEO Newsletter #245
September 22, 2023 | Issue # 245 This week, AACC welcomed community college staff from across the country for our annual Advocates in Action program. Attendees heard from U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal, higher education policymakers, and others from Capitol Hill and federal offices. As a college president, you know the importance […]
Community College Farm Bill Priorities
Community College Farm Bill Priorities (PDF)
Make Pell Grants Tax-Free and Help Community College Students Qualify for the AOTC
Make Pell Grants Tax-Free and Help Community College Students Qualify for the AOTC (PDF)