Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.educreate new email. Comment period for the Department of Justice’s NPRM on website Read More »
Advocacy quick hits
Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.educreate new email. Department of Education begins SAVE Plan enrollment Government Funding Watch: Read More »
Community College Legislative Priorities – August 2023
Community College Legislative Priorities – August 2023 (PDF)
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar: The Latest from Washington
In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team brought attendees up to speed on the latest federal policy developments. Topics included federal funding, Dept. of Education regulations, short-term Pell legislation, and more. Congress has just returned home for their annual August recess, and the webinar provided the knowledge attendees need to advocate for community Read More »
Community College Advocacy Update
Community College Advocacy Update This page provides the most recent updates from AACC’s Office of Government Relations (OGR) on key community college advocacy issues. Budget and Appropriations AACC advocates for robust increases to key community college programs as part of the annual budget and appropriations process. Last month, House and Senate Appropriations Committees approved funding Read More »
Increase Funding for the Strengthening Community College Training Grants Program
2024 Community College Funding Priorities
AACC Federal Funding Priorities (PDF)
Setting Yourself Up for Success Webinar
Webinar Topic: Setting Yourself Up for Success Looking to advance your career in higher education administration? Create a research-based communications-focused plan that will help chart the way to that position.
Webinar: Inside the Beltway – Community Colleges and Congress
Inside the Beltway: Community Colleges and Congress Thursday, April 13, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET The AACC government relations team brought participants up to speed on the latest in federal policy. This free webinar provided up-to-date information on hot policy topics, including Pell Grant eligibility for short-term programs, federal funding, Biden administration regulations, and more. Read More »
AACC Letter on 2023 Farm Bill
AACC Letter on 2023 Farm Bill (PDF)