CEO to CEO

June 30, 2017 | Issue # 091 This week, I met with participants in AACC’s John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute and the Future Presidents Institute. They are smart, savvy, and eager to lead. As I said in a recent column, the time has come for the next generation of leadership. It’s up to us […]

June 16, 2017 | Issue # 090 AACC isn’t slowing down for the summer. This week, we had two big events: Advocates in Action, where we worked to advance our advocacy efforts, and the Community College Innovation Challenge boot camp and reception on Capitol Hill. You can read about those in the “Must Know” section. […]

June 2, 2017 | Issue # 089 There is much uncertainty right now about funding for higher education at the state and federal levels, but there’s little doubt that legislators on both sides of aisle understand the power of Pell. Recently, the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act was introduced in Congress. It would ensure […]

May 19, 2017 | Issue # 088 None of us would be where we are without the benefit of mentorship and training. It’s so very important to “pay it forward” to those leaders and future leaders at your institution. We have a responsibility to ensure the next generation of leaders is prepared to succeed. That […]

May 5, 2017 | Issue # 087 These last 2 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. First, AACC was pleased to host a successful 97th Annual Convention. This is attributed to all of you who participated as attendees or speakers.  Our second piece of great news came in the form of the reinstatement of […]

April 20, 2017 | Issue # 086 It’s here! The AACC Annual Convention is upon us. We’ll celebrate the remarkable things community colleges do to help students and communities prosper across the nation. You’ll learn about promising practices from your peers, get updates on national programs, and hear from inspiring speakers. See you in New […]

April 7, 2017 | Issue # 085 The AACC Annual Convention is only 2 weeks away. It’s one of my favorite events each year because I get a chance to see old friends and make new acquaintances. But most of all, I enjoy hearing from our members about the great work happening in the field. […]

April 3, 2017 | Issue # 084 Time has really been flying. It’s hard to believe that our 97th Annual Convention is right around the corner. We hope that you will join us in New Orleans in a couple of weeks for the premier networking event for community college leaders. Leadership and professional development has […]

March 24, 2017 | Issue # 083 Earlier this month, I attended a meeting led by AACC and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, which focused on how programs such as dual enrollment could receive more support from non-federal sources. I heard from K–12 and college leaders (listed here) about successful programs that are getting students […]

March 10, 2017 | Issue # 082 Leadership development continues to be a major focus of the association. On March 1, I convened a meeting of leaders from ACCT, the League for Innovation, and The Aspen Institute to discuss ways that we can collaborate and provide more training opportunities for our sector. While we are […]