Institutions that predominantly offer associate degrees or certificates often have a higher return on investment (ROI) after 10 years than institutions that predominantly offer bachelor’s degrees. However, over 40 years, the value of bachelor’s degrees typically outpaces those of institutions that predominantly offer associate degrees and certificates. (See graph, below.) The findings come from the […]
DataPoints: Updated ROI of credentials
Community College Minute, February 24, 2025
Understanding the Dear Colleague Letter Webinar
Join us as we decode the recent Dear Colleague Letter from the Department of Education and what it potentially means for the nation’s community colleges. When: Feb 24, 2025, 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this webinar. Webinar Speakers Walter G. Bumphus, Ph.D. (President and CEO, American Association of Community […]
Advocacy quick hits
GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30< Confirmation hearings for Secretaries of Education and Labor GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30 Last Friday, the Department of Education (ED) issued an Electronic Announcement (EA) extending the deadline for Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT) reporting to September 30, 2025. Colleges also have until September 30 to […]
Community College Voice Podcast: Season 9, Episode 8
Season 9, Episode 8: Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter In this episode, we talk to Kathleen deLaski, the author of the new book Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter . Kathleen deLaski is the founder and board chair of Education Lab Design, which works with colleges to […]
AACC Washington Update Webinar
In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team reviewed all the latest developments in Washington in what has been quite an eventful start to 2025. Topics covered included federal funding, budget reconciliation legislation, President Trump’s executive orders and other administration actions, new personnel at the Department of Education and Labor, and the outlook for […]
Community College Minute, February 18, 2025
CEO Walter G. Bumphus Announces Retirement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2025 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Washington, DC – After a storied career spanning more than five decades, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) president and CEO, Walter G. Bumphus announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year. “On behalf of the board […]
Advocacy quick hits
House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts Key contracts terminated at the Institute for Education Sciences This week in Congressional hearings Trump Administration names key Department of Education roles House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts On Wednesday, the House Budget Committee released their awaited reconciliation blueprint. The budget resolution provides […]