July 17, 2020 | Issue # 167 We got a win this week. The Trump Administration rescinded the rules issued last week requiring that international students take in-person classes at the nation’s universities and community colleges. During this pandemic, it’s more important than ever that colleges and students be allowed flexibility. For colleges, that flexibility […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #166
July 6, 2020 | Issue # 166 I hope that you had a safe and happy July 4th holiday. With all of the stresses that many of you are under, it is important to practice self-care and to spend time with your loved ones. It appears that the coronavirus will be around for some time, […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #165
June 19, 2020 | Issue # 165 Despite our hopes, the coronavirus pandemic surges on. I know you all are making plans and back-up plans (and back-up plans for your back-up plans) for the fall semester. This week, I participated in an AACC webinar on how colleges will move forward with student success, equity, leadership, […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #164
June 5, 2020 | Issue # 164 This week, AACC issued a statement denouncing the acts of racism, hate, violence, and injustice happening across the nation. But it’s more than a statement; it’s a call to action. I believe we all are committed to working toward solutions. This work will not be easy or quick. […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #163
May 26, 2020 | Issue # 163 Like you, AACC is working on its reopening plan, knowing full well that things could change rapidly. The unknown is difficult to navigate. As I have said previously related to the pandemic, leaders have to be willing to embrace ambiguity. I’ve read countless articles lately predicting what the […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #162
May 8, 2020 | Issue # 162 It’s graduation season, and though commencement is very different this year, I’ve gotten a lot of joy reading about your “virtual” ceremonies. Thank you for all you’re doing to honor your graduates. As the spring semester winds down, I know you all are thinking ahead to the summer […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #161
April 24, 2020 | Issue # 161 As Community College Month draws to a close, I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you for your herculean efforts to keep your colleges running (remotely) and your students on track. As most of us have settled into a new routine, we’re starting to look […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #160
April 10, 2020 | Issue # 160 Happy Community College Month! If ever there has been a time to honor the work of community colleges, this is it. AACC is busy advocating for additional funding through the next federal stimulus bill expected from Congress. The CARES Act was a good first step, but it will […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #159
March 27, 2020 | Issue # 159 I hope that you are adapting to this new normal with social distancing. As I have said since March 3, our country is facing unprecedented times in the battle against COVID-19. As we continued to digest all of the information released by the Centers for Disease Control and […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter 158
March 13, 2020 | Issue # 158 When I look back to just a month ago, I could not have predicted that AACC would have to cancel its 100th convention. It was a heartbreaking decision, but I can’t say it was entirely difficult because the health and safety of our members must come first, just […]