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 Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #244
September 8, 2023 | Issue # 244 AACC has long been tracking leadership transitions at community colleges. This week, we’ve released a new report that dives deeper into the data, including a closer look at demographics. It’s important to look at this information so we can plan for the future. You can download the report Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #243
August 25, 2023 | Issue # 243 Many of you, like me, still get excited about the idea of back to school. To this day, I recall how excited I was when I first went back to class after a summer break from elementary, middle, and high school. That same excitement carried over to my Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #242
August 11, 2023 | Issue # 242 Last week, under the leadership of AACC Board Chair Ava Parker, the AACC Board of Directors met in Washington, DC, for our annual board retreat. We spent time reviewing AACC’s strategic plan to ensure we’re working toward our members’ priorities. We also heard from Nasser Paydar, the assistant Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #241
July 28, 2023 | Issue # 241 Next week, the AACC Board will be in town for our annual board retreat. I look forward to kicking off this new board term and getting to know our new board members better. This will be the first board meeting led by our new chair, Palm Beach State Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #240
July 14, 2023 | Issue # 240 I arrived in Toronto earlier today for AACC’s Presidents Academy Summer Institute. I know that there is no “down time” for college presidents, but it so important to take time away from your campuses to interact with other presidents who understand many of the same issues you may Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #239
June 30, 2023 | Issue # 239 Earlier today, AACC sent a statement to all members about this week’s Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action and Student Loan Forgiveness. In case you missed it, here is what I had to say: “In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action and student loan Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #238
June 16, 2023 | Issue # 238 On Wednesday, I met some of the students participating in the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC), hosted by AACC and the National Science Foundation. They were in Washington, DC, this week to learn how to pitch their products or projects. These students are curious and innovative and motivated. Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #237
June 2, 2023 | Issue # 237 This week, AACC welcomed community college leaders to Washington, DC, for the John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute and the Future Presidents Institute (FPI). It was an honor to speak to the participants. Among the agenda items, they learned about trends and issues impacting our sector, leveraging resources, Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #236
May 19, 2023 | Issue # 236 During a May 16 House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Rep. Virginia Foxx agreed to work together on an approach to extend Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term workforce education programs. We’ve heard from many of you about the importance of workforce Read More »