September 3, 2021 | Issue # 195 Over the last couple of days, I have watched the news and have been horrified at the destruction that Louisiana, Mississippi, and East Coast communities have experienced from Hurricane Ida. I cannot help but remember going through the recovery in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina when I served as […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #194
August 20, 2021 | Issue # 194 The fall semester has started for some of you. As the Delta variant continues to surge, I know there is a lot of weight on your shoulders. You must continue to create an environment where your students, staff, faculty, and the community at large are safe. Some of […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #193
August 12, 2021 | Issue # 193 Last week, we held our annual board orientation, committee, and board meetings. It was such a pleasure to greet board members in person. Though we were still exercising caution due to Covid-19, it was wonderful that we could all be in the same room – even if we […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #192
July 23, 2021 | Issue # 192 The buzz about free community college continues to grow. But, as we know, when positive buzz grows, detractors also make their voices heard. Don’t let this be a distraction. We know the truth: free community college will put so many Americans on the path to a brighter future. […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #191
July 9, 2021 | Issue # 191 I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. This week, I was pleased to see some familiar faces in person: The AACC staff is back in the office. The pandemic isn’t over, but it feels as though we’ve turned a corner. We also will start hosting […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #190
June 25, 2021 | Issue # 190 The summer has just started, but I know your plans for the fall are solidifying. Some colleges will be fully in person; some will be a mix of online and in person. Some colleges are requiring vaccinations and some aren’t. You have spent the last year-and-a-half making tough […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #189
June 11, 2021 | Issue # 189 Graduation season is winding down. I’ve loved hearing about commencement ceremonies. No matter how you celebrated this year – online, in-person, or with drive-thru events – thank you for all the work you have done to safely honor your graduates. We’re entering the summer feeling hopeful about what […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #188
May 28, 2021 | Issue # 188 Yesterday marked the end of AACC Digital. I was so pleased to recognize our Awards of Excellence finalists and announce the winners. Congratulations to the winning colleges and thank you for all the hard work you do! You can read about the awards here. Also, thank you to […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #187
May 14, 2021 | Issue # 187 AACC Digital kicked off last week with some timely and informative sessions. I’m thrilled we’re able to offer this professional development opportunity for community college professionals in a safe way, and I hope those who are attending sessions each week find it valuable. Just a reminder that if […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #186
April 30, 2021 | Issue # 186 Investing in community colleges and the students they serve is critical to growing the economy and moving more people to the middle class. I’m thrilled the Biden Administration recognizes this and included free community college in the American Families Plan this week. It’s something AACC has long endorsed […]