May 11, 2018 | Issue # 113 Thank you to all of you who attended AACC’s 98th Annual Convention in Dallas. I hope you came away from the conference with some new ideas for your institution. I think it’s so important for leaders to take the time to connect with others in the field and […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #112
April 27, 2018 | Issue # 112 t’s time! The AACC Annual Convention begins tomorrow. I know I say this every year, but I really believe this will be the best convention yet. There are hundreds of sessions, great speakers, and a lot of networking opportunities. Instead of the typical CEO to CEO Newsletter, I […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #111
April 13, 2018 | Issue # 111 April is Community College Month. It’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the critical role that community colleges play in the United States. Now is the time to share both stories and data about your institution and the students you serve. Of course, Community College Month […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #110
March 30, 2018 | Issue # 110 Yesterday, MSNBC anchor Brian Williams addressed President Trump’s continued confusion around the difference between vocational schools and community colleges. The president, in a speech in Richfield, Ohio, stated, “I don’t know what that means, a community college. Call it vocational and technical. People know what that means. They […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #109
March 16, 2018 | Issue # 109 This week, AACC was happy to once again partner with AASA, The School Superintendents Association, on a meeting about K-12/community college collaboration and the role we can play to ensure access and student success. We were delighted to hear from several excellent speakers, including our own John Dyer […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #108
March 2, 2018 | Issue # 108 When AACC began the Awards of Excellence program six years ago, our goal was to honor the visionary work of community colleges in advancing the student success agenda. Being able to hold up the award-winning colleges as examples of innovative, student-centric institutions has been one of my greatest […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #107
February 16, 2018 | Issue # 107 This week at the National Legislative Summit in Washington, DC, we heard from Labor Secretary Acosta about apprenticeship programs and how they can “position students for lifelong learning and lifelong earning.” I’m proud of the recognition community colleges are receiving for their role in the success of apprenticeship […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #106
February 2, 2018 | Issue # 106 On Monday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Rep. Virginia Foxx to discuss the PROSPER Act. We articulated to the Congresswoman those areas of the legislation that concern community colleges. The biggest takeaway is that the PROSPER Act is not set in stone. Rep. Foxx emphasized that […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #105
January 19, 2018 | Issue # 105 Yesterday, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing about simplifying student aid. Russell Lowery-Hart, president of Amarillo College, spoke to the committee about the need to simplify the FAFSA, increase the maximum Pell Grant award, and increase funding for specialized programs that assist college students with housing, food, […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #104
January 5, 2018 | Issue # 104 Happy New Year! I hope you had some time to relax over the holidays. As you gear up for the new semester, please remember that AACC has resources for you. And if you resolved to participate in more professional development programs in 2018, we can help you with […]