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 […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #142
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 […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #141
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 […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #140
June 21, 2019 | Issue # 140 This week, we welcomed to our offices the latest classes of the AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute and Future Presidents Institute. Being able to speak with these emerging leaders was an honor. Investing in leadership development for staff and faculty at all levels is so important. […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #139
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 […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #138
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 […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #137
May 10, 2019 | Issue # 137 It’s commencement season—one of my favorite times of the year. When the pomp and circumstance fades, think about stepping away from your desk and away from your campus for a few days to regroup with your peers. The 2019 Presidents Academy Summer Institute provides an opportunity to focus […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #136
April 26, 2019 | Issue # 136 Thanks to each of you that took time out of your busy schedules to attend the 99th Annual Convention in Orlando. I know I say it every year, but I believe that this was our best convention yet. I have heard from many of our attendees that they […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #135
April 5, 2019 | Issue # 135 By this time next week, I’ll be in Orlando for the 99th Annual AACC Convention. We’ve got more than 150 sessions scheduled, including a Super Spotlight session on Sunday, April 14, that will focus on the new Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) initiative, as well as innovative community […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #134
March 22, 2019 | Issue # 134 In three weeks, we’ll be in Orlando, Florida, celebrating community colleges’ time in the sun at the 99th Annual AACC Convention. With hundreds of sessions covering diverse topics, the conference is the premier professional development event of the year. The convention also allows us to recognize those in […]