The percentage of public community colleges with more than 3% of their students reporting a disability has decreased slightly, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Education. In the 2020-21 academic year, 41.3% of community colleges indicated more the 3% of their students had reported a disability, dropping to 39.2% of the colleges in 2021-22. […]
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.edu. Department of Education opens Request for Information on 2025-26 FAFSA […]
Community College Minute, August 12, 2024
CEO to CEO Newsletter 266
August 9, 2024 | Issue # 266 This week, we welcomed members of the AACC Board of Directors to Washington, DC, for the Annual AACC Board Retreat and Meeting. We were able to share with the board some of the big projects we’re working on, including an updated version of the National Profile of Community […]
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.edu. Another year, another delayed FAFSA form On Wednesday, the Department […]
Community College Minute, August 5, 2024
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.edu. More bad news on the FAFSA Senate Appropriations Committee advances […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 9
Season 8, Episode 9 The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program In this episode, we talk to Betsy Conway about the Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program. The Lowe’s Foundation has launched a five-year, $50 million effort to help community colleges and other community-based organizations prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
Community College Minute, July 29, 2024
CEO to CEO Newsletter #265
July 26, 2024 | Issue # 265 Another Presidents Academy Summer Institute (PASI) is in the books. Thank you to all of you who participated! I was happy to see new presidents in attendance. I hope you found it worthwhile. Throughout our many sessions, we learned how to talk about difficult or controversial topics, we looked […]