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. House Agriculture Committee approves their Farm Bill proposal House Appropriations […]
Advocacy quick hits
DataPoints: CC baccalaureates by race/ethnicity
Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) comprise half of the nation’s community colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees, according to recent research. Of the 187 higher education institutions approved to confer community college baccalaureates (CCB) in 2023, 94 were MSIs, and 93 were predominantly White institutions, says the report from the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and its research partner Bragg & Associates. […]
Community College Minute, May 28, 2024
DataPoints: Voters value higher ed (with an asterisk)
The American public may have little trust in U.S. higher education, but it recognizes its value, according to a new report from the centrist think tank Third Way. However, that view may be changing. A spring survey of 1,500 registered voters nationwide found that Americans have an overwhelmingly favorable view of trade schools (77%), public community colleges […]
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. House Agriculture Committee marks up their Farm Bill proposal Department […]
Community College Professionals Selected for Inaugural ATE Future Leaders Fellows Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2024 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu National initiative brings together two-year college professionals to advance their leadership skills and raise awareness of STEM technician education programs Washington, DC—The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announced an inaugural cohort for the ATE Future Leaders Fellows program with funding […]
Community College Minute, May 20, 2024
Community College Minute, May 13, 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. Department of Education announces new FAFSA Student Support Strategy Office […]