April 15, 2026 Thank you to everyone who attended the annual convention in Seattle. I was inspired by the energy and engagement of each and every one of you. I’m grateful for the feedback on the Strategic Compass 2035–both formal and informal. If you have additional comments, or weren’t able to be in Seattle, I’m […]
Strategic Compass 2035
Download the Strategic Compass 2035 (PDF).
Community College Minute, April 13, 2026
AACC/ACCT Joint Comments on Workforce Pell Regulations
AACC/ACCT Joint Comments on Workforce Pell Regulations
Focus Forward, April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 The AACC convention starts next week in Seattle and the energy is buzzing. With more than 200 sessions and 63 exhibitors, this promises to be a stimulating experience full of camaraderie and learning for everyone. Presentations tailored to empower our members and stakeholders will inspire us all: The Power of Storytelling: Changing […]
Community College Minute, March 30, 2026
Legislative Alert! Tell Congress to Support Community College Funding Priorities
Though final FY 26 appropriations legislation was only recently enacted, and the Trump administration has not released its budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY), Congress is at work on FY 27 appropriations. The House Appropriations Committee has asked Representatives to submit programmatic funding requests to the committee by March 27. The corresponding Senate deadline […]
Community College Minute, March 23, 2026
Advocacy Quick Hits
ED announces plan to shift FSA to Treasury On Thursday afternoon, the Department of Education (ED) announced a new interagency agreement (IAA) to move functions of the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) to the Department of Treasury. This move is the latest by the Trump Administration to fulfill a campaign promise to dismantle ED […]
AACC Federal Policy Update: Focus on Pell
Join the AACC government relations team as they bring you up to date on the latest policy developments in Washington that affect your college, with a special emphasis on the Pell Grant program. The Pell Grant program faces a funding shortfall of nearly $17 billion in the coming fiscal year after years of running surpluses. This webinar […]