ED Guidance: Colleges responsible for aid disbursed to fraudulent students In a July 17 Electronic Announcement that answers questions related to its new real-time FAFSA fraud detection initiative, the Education Department (ED) stated that colleges must return all Title IV funds distributed to students that are later found to be fraudulent. This requirement applies even […]
Community College Minute, July 27, 2026
Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades: Skilled trades shaped America’s past. Here’s how they can build America’s future
Skilled workers laid the infrastructure for America, creating the foundation for millions of Americans to turn hard work into above average pay and greater opportunities for themselves and their communities.
Washington Watch Weekly, July 17, 2026
House Republicans advance bill package to formally dismantle ED Republicans on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce introduced last week a set of 10 bills – called the “Less Bureaucracy, Better Education” package – designed to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). On Wednesday, the Committee approved the package on a partisan basis. […]
Community College Minute, July 20, 2026
Community College Minute, July 13, 2026
Happy Monday. Here is what you need to know this week.
Focus Forward, July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026 Raising the profile of our colleges nationally is one of my top priorities. I am grateful to Inside Higer Ed for interviewing me at length and producing this robust article on our sector in today’s issue. I hope each of you sees your purpose and aspirations captured in this piece. The […]
Washington Watch Weekly, July 10, 2026
New regulations coming from ED The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released this week the updated Unified Agenda for the Department of Education (ED). The 19-item agenda details the agency’s regulatory priorities and provides a prospective timeline for action on each issue. It includes many topics highlighted by President Donald Trump through executive orders […]
AACC Policy Update: Latest Developments in Workforce Pell
Download the slides for this webinar (PDF). Workforce Pell grants officially went “live” on July 1, but many institutions and states are still establishing approval processes and identifying potentially eligible programs. This webinar provides national, state and institutional perspectives on what is happening right now with Workforce Pell Grants. Please note: This webinar is open […]
Community College Voice Podcast: Meeting the Needs of a Remote, Rural Community
Meeting the Needs of a Remote, Rural Community Bay Mills Community College President Duane Bedell discusses the unique challenges and joys of leading a tribal college in remote and rural Michigan.