December 15, 2017 | Issue # 103 AACC has been paying close attention to the legislation regarding the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act—and I’m sure you all have, too. A marathon markup session took place this week, and AACC achieved its three biggest objectives: securing Title IV support for short-term workforce development programs; securing […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #102
December 1, 2017 | Issue # 102 I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Thanksgiving! There’s so much going on in Washington, DC, right now that it’s hard to keep track of it all. We’re focusing on a few big issues: taxes, DACA, and the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. You can learn […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #101
November 20, 2017 | Issue # 101 “Busy” doesn’t even begin to describe last week. AACC and AASA, the School Superintendents Association, partnered on our seventh meeting on college readiness. On Monday, November 13, I participated in the first meeting of the President’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion, led by Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta. AACC […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #100
November 3, 2017 | Issue # 100 House Republicans released their tax reform legislation yesterday. It would make attending college more expensive for thousands of students. To reduce corporate and personal taxes and simplify the tax code, dozens of provisions are included to increase tax revenues in other areas, and many of those revenue raisers […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #099
October 20, 2017 | Issue # 099 Closing the nation’s skills gap is a priority of the Trump administration. Community colleges play a major role in helping to accomplish this. Supporting apprenticeships, which allow students to earn while learning, is one way we’re narrowing that skills gap. I’m pleased that I’ll get the opportunity to […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #098
October 6, 2017 | Issue # 098 This week, AACC represented community colleges at a public hearing hosted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Regulatory Reform Task Force. We also hosted a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss how community colleges are helping to close the skills gap. We’re working hard to bolster our relationships with […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #097
September 22, 2017 | Issue # 097 I was happy to read this week that many Texas and Florida colleges have reopened after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Of course, this comes as no surprise—community colleges are known for their resilience and resourcefulness. To those of our members who are still working around the clock to […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #096
September 8, 2017 | Issue # 096 My heart goes out to all of you who were affected by Hurricane Harvey, and I am nervously watching the progress of Hurricane Irma, hoping for the safety of everyone in its path. These events are tragic. Recovery and rebuilding may take years. AACC is with you, ready to offer support and […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #095
August 25, 2017 | Issue # 095 The fall semester is getting underway on most campuses. It’s an exciting time of year, full of promise. Many of you are launching new programs and services at your institution. It’s a learning opportunity for both you and your students. I hope you’ll let us know what works—and […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #094
August 11, 2017 | Issue # 094 This week, the AACC Board of Directors held its new board member orientation, retreat, and board meeting. We were delighted to have U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta address the board and engage in discussion with our members. Our board has agreed to provide Sec. Acosta with […]