On April 6, 2021, institutional leaders and AACC and ACCT staff outlined strategies to help colleges maximize the impact of federal CARES, CRRSAA, and American Rescue Plan funds. Campus perspectives focused on student financial grants. The latest guidance from the Department of Education was reviewed. Panelists also answered questions submitted by webinar attendees. Multimedia: Download […]
Updated Department of Education Information Regarding CRRSAA Implementation
[Department of Education, 2/26/21] Questions Relating to All HEERF Funds: Please confirm that institutions have one year, starting from the date on which their allocation was processed by the Department, to disburse all funds received through HEERF 2.0. Yes, institutions generally have one year to expend their HEERF funds from the date when the Department […]
AACC-ACCT Webinar on Institutional Implementation of Stimulus Legislation (CRRSAA)
On March 9, 2021, the AACC and ACCT government relations teams hosted a webinar on the current state of implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), also known as CARES Act 2.0. They provided the latest information on how colleges may spend institutional and student funds, including new ED guidance. A […]
What the Pandemic Relief Legislation Means for Your College Webinar
In this webinar, AACC’s government relations team reviewed all the details of the recently enacted pandemic relief legislation, including how much money the community college sector will likely receive and when, how it will be allocated, and the rules for spending it. The webinar also covered other aspects of the massive year-end bill, which includes […]
The Impact of the National Elections on the Community College Agenda in Washington Webinar
The Impact of the National Elections on the Community College Agenda in Washington Thu, Nov 12, 2020 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST AACC government relations staff reviewed the recent national election results and their implications for community college priorities in the Executive Branch and Congress. They also answered questions posed by participants. ***Due to […]
Trends in Community College Enrollment and Completion Data, Issue 6
This is the sixth issue in a series of American Association of Community Colleges analyses of trends in community college enrollments and examination of completion rates. Two sources are used, enrollment, graduation rates, and outcomes measures information from the U.S. Department of Education and enrollment and completion rates published by the National Student Clearinghouse. Download […]
Putting America Back to Work: The Role of Workforce Development and Small Business Rehiring
Read the full text (PDF) of Dr. Joe Schaffer’s testimony to the July 16 hearing of the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development.
DHS issues new guidance on international students
The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement office has issued a Broadcast Message to all users of the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS) with new guidance regarding international students in the fall semester. The new guidance is in some ways dramatically different than guidance issued at the start of the pandemic […]
Analysis of HEROES Act provisions key to community colleges
On May 15, on a largely party-line vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act or the HEROES Act, H.R. 6800. This emergency supplemental appropriations bill would provide more than $3 trillion to address the coronavirus crisis, including significant additional resources for higher education. The legislation now […]
Implementing the CARES Act and AACC’s Agenda for Additional Federal COVID-19 Funding Legislation Webinar
Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT In this webinar AACC government relations staff re-capped the initial phase of CARES Act implementation and further expected activity, both by the federal government and on campuses. They presented AACC’s legislative agenda for forthcoming stimulus legislation and discussed the important role for institutional advocacy. They […]