AACC President and CEO DeRionne Pollard noted that many of the criticisms the secretary had don’t apply to her sector. “We are open access, have affordable tuition and fees, sustain tight connections to business needs and are deeply trusted in our communities. Economic mobility for our graduates is a top priority,” Pollard said.
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