June 5, 2020 | Issue # 164 This week, AACC issued a statement denouncing the acts of racism, hate, violence, and injustice happening across the nation. But it’s more than a statement; it’s a call to action. I believe we all are committed to working toward solutions. This work will not be easy or quick. […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #163
May 26, 2020 | Issue # 163 Like you, AACC is working on its reopening plan, knowing full well that things could change rapidly. The unknown is difficult to navigate. As I have said previously related to the pandemic, leaders have to be willing to embrace ambiguity. I’ve read countless articles lately predicting what the […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #162
May 8, 2020 | Issue # 162 It’s graduation season, and though commencement is very different this year, I’ve gotten a lot of joy reading about your “virtual” ceremonies. Thank you for all you’re doing to honor your graduates. As the spring semester winds down, I know you all are thinking ahead to the summer […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #161
April 24, 2020 | Issue # 161 As Community College Month draws to a close, I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you for your herculean efforts to keep your colleges running (remotely) and your students on track. As most of us have settled into a new routine, we’re starting to look […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #160
April 10, 2020 | Issue # 160 Happy Community College Month! If ever there has been a time to honor the work of community colleges, this is it. AACC is busy advocating for additional funding through the next federal stimulus bill expected from Congress. The CARES Act was a good first step, but it will […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #159
March 27, 2020 | Issue # 159 I hope that you are adapting to this new normal with social distancing. As I have said since March 3, our country is facing unprecedented times in the battle against COVID-19. As we continued to digest all of the information released by the Centers for Disease Control and […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter 158
March 13, 2020 | Issue # 158 When I look back to just a month ago, I could not have predicted that AACC would have to cancel its 100th convention. It was a heartbreaking decision, but I can’t say it was entirely difficult because the health and safety of our members must come first, just […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #157
February 28, 2020 | Issue # 157 We are a month out from the 100th AACC Annual Convention. We have many new and exciting offerings this year. We’re offering three no-cost pre-convention workshops: a College Promise Campaign Summit, a Student Parent Summit, and a Developmental Education Reforms in Practice workshop, all taking place Saturday, March […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #156
February 14, 2020 | Issue # 156 Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of the holiday, AACC has sent emails every day this week to members with something to love about our upcoming convention, featuring speakers, special sessions, and more. I hope you’re getting as excited about the convention as we are. This week, I participated […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #155
January 31, 2020 | Issue # 155 Last week, I participated in AACC’s Workforce Development Institute (WDI). I heard a lot about the future of work, about the need for upskilling, about apprenticeships and artificial intelligence. What was made clear—and what we’ve all known for a long time—is that collaboration is the key to success. […]