Friday, May 8, 2020 / 3:30-4:30 pm EDT In this webinar community college leaders discussed strategies and considerations for planning as the nation looks toward re-opening in the wake of COVID-19. Panelists: Martha Parham, Senior Vice President of Public Relations, AACC Walter Bumphus, President and CEO, AACC Alex Johnson, President, Cuyahoga Community College, OH William […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 4, Episode 3: State of Nursing Education During COVID-19
Donna Meyer, CEO of the Organization of Associate Degree Nursing, and AACC President Walter Bumphus discusses the state of nursing education on a new episode of AACC’s Community College Voice podcast. See https://www.oadn.org/ for more information and upcoming webinars.
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 4, Episode 2: Related Technical Instruction in light of COVID-19
Season 4 Episode 2 In this episode, we talk to AACC’s Dr. Walter Bumphus and Jen Worth about addressing online education for CTE/RTI programs.
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 4, Episode 1: Top of Mind Issues with Dr. Walter Bumphus
Season 4 Episode 1 In this episode, we talk to Dr. Walter Bumphus about his top of mind issues for April 2020.
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 […]
Implications of Federal Stimulus Legislation (CARES Act) for Community Colleges Webinar
Tue, Mar 31, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT AACC Government Relations staff outlined key aspects for community colleges and their students of the massive stimulus legislation just passed by Congress. They also answered questions submitted by participants. View the webinar (Vimeo link) See the webinar slides (PDF) Estimates for CARES Act funding (PDF)
Federal COVID-19 Guidance for Community Colleges and Students
Department of Education Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents March 20 – Education Secretary Suspends Federal Student Loan Payments and Waives Interest March 13 – Federal student loan borrowers can be placed in an administrative forbearance More ED useful links at https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus?src=feature Information for Financial Aid Professionals https://ifap.ed.gov/ Other Federal Agencies Centers […]
Update on Stimulus Efforts
Like you, I have been inundated with messages about the current situation and managing the rapidly changing landscape of our new normal. I want to assure you that AACC is working to ensure that your voice continues to be heard in Washington, DC, and that we have a seat at the table as interventions are […]
A Call to Action: Donate PPE Now
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), an AACC affiliate council, is deeply concerned about the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) in caring for individuals who have or potentially may be infected with COVID-19. With the pandemic spreading, the need for the PPE equipment is becoming more critical. No healthcare provider should be forced […]
Important announcement about AACC100
We regret to inform you that due to the growing threat of exposure to COVID-19 we have cancelled our upcoming AACC 100th Annual Convention. As we have previously communicated, we have closely monitored news reports and guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as information provided by other expert sources. Our […]