August 12, 2021 | Issue # 193 Last week, we held our annual board orientation, committee, and board meetings. It was such a pleasure to greet board members in person. Though we were still exercising caution due to Covid-19, it was wonderful that we could all be in the same room – even if we […]
Tell Congress to Enact Community College Priorities in the American Jobs and Families Plans
Congress will soon begin considering legislation to implement President Biden’s American Jobs and American Families Plans. It is imperative that community college leaders advocate strongly in support of these priorities which will have a great impact on our students and our colleges. The legislation to fund these priorities will likely be a budget reconciliation bill, […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #192
July 23, 2021 | Issue # 192 The buzz about free community college continues to grow. But, as we know, when positive buzz grows, detractors also make their voices heard. Don’t let this be a distraction. We know the truth: free community college will put so many Americans on the path to a brighter future. […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #191
July 9, 2021 | Issue # 191 I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. This week, I was pleased to see some familiar faces in person: The AACC staff is back in the office. The pandemic isn’t over, but it feels as though we’ve turned a corner. We also will start hosting […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #190
June 25, 2021 | Issue # 190 The summer has just started, but I know your plans for the fall are solidifying. Some colleges will be fully in person; some will be a mix of online and in person. Some colleges are requiring vaccinations and some aren’t. You have spent the last year-and-a-half making tough […]
Massasoit Community College Spotlight
AACC, NSF Announce Winning Teams of 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2021 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Pasadena City College, CA; Borough of Manhattan Community College, NY; and Austin Community College, TX took home winning titles following presentations of their STEM solutions to real-world challenges Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership […]
College of DuPage Spotlight
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar
On June 8, 2021, the AACC government relations team hosted a webinar to bring attendees up to speed on legislation to enact President Biden’s American Jobs and Families Plan. This included information on tuition-free community college, workforce training, infrastructure, and more. They also covered FY 2022 federal funding and other key legislation. The team also […]
AACC, NSF Announce 12 Student Teams to Advance to Community College Innovation Challenge Finals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2021 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Community college students create STEM solutions to real-world challenges that benefit society Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced that it has selected 12 finalists teams to advance […]