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October 4, 2019 | Issue # 147 I was in Dallas this week for Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s announcement that Google will expand its IT certificate program from 25 to 100 community colleges. More and more companies are committing to train and retrain students and workers for in-demand, good-paying jobs—and community colleges continue to play […]

September 20, 2019 | Issue # 146 This week, I had the opportunity to participate in a meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. The board’s aim is to present recommendations to the National Council for the American Worker on ways to encourage the private sector and educational institutions to address the skills crisis. […]

September 6, 2019 | Issue # 145 This week, I welcomed several community college leaders to AACC’s offices for a discussion on addressing equity issues on campus. It was our third meeting as part of AACC’s Unfinished Business initiative. These conversations are often uncomfortable, but we must examine equity gaps in order to improve student […]

August 23, 2019 | Issue # 144 As you know, AACC will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2020. The theme for our annual convention is “100 Forward.” We’ll be looking back at those significant moments in our history, but also setting a vision for the next 5 years. Next year’s convention has been designed with […]

August 9, 2019 | Issue # 143 This week, I’ve gotten the opportunity to get to know the newest members of the AACC Board of Directors at our annual board retreat. The retreat gave us a chance to discuss strengthening board culture and reconfirm our commitment to inquiry and inclusion. We also received an update […]

July 26, 2019 | Issue # 142 At last week’s Presidents Academy Summer Institute, we spent a lot of time discussing technology, both in terms of the technology we use on campus to help students and staff succeed, and how we prepare our students for the workforce when technological advancements, such as the rise of […]

July 12, 2019 | Issue # 141 There has been a lot in the news recently about apprenticeships. AACC is continuing its work on the Expanding Community College Apprenticeships initiative. I’d like to congratulate the colleges chosen to participate in the project. To see the list of colleges, click here. This is a large initiative […]

June 7, 2019 | Issue # 139 AACC is not slowing down this summer. We’re working on several projects. The Expanding Community College Apprenticeships initiative is rolling along. Our new staff members hired for the project have hit the ground running. We also are planning the next meetings for our Unfinished Business initiative. In terms […]

May 24, 2019 | Issue # 138 Last week, AACC hosted a convening of the Modernize Candidate Recruitment and Training Practices Working Group on May 16. The working group is part of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board (AWPAB), which was created to advise the White House’s National Council for the American Worker. Meeting attendees […]