One System or 17? This free webinar will discuss solving fragmentation and data crisis in student support. Date & Time: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 PM Moderator: Dr. Ding-Jo Currie, Director, CC Think Tank, Leadership Institute for Tomorrow Panelists: Dr. Wendi Tostenson President, Volunteer State Community College, TN Dr. Carlos Peñaloza Chancellor, Leeward Community Read More »
Leading Through Change: Policy, Partnerships and the Future of Work, September 2, 2026
September 2, 2026 I hope the fall semester is starting off smoothly for everyone. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) continues to monitor institutions’ implementation of reporting requirements under the “Financial Value Transparency/GE” and Student Tuition and Transparency System. For any questions on this topic, or challenges with compliance, please participate in ED’s virtual “Office Read More »
Student Stories Bank
The new AACC Student Stories Bank brings the community college experience to life through the voices of students from across the country. Explore their stories and discover the many paths students take to education, careers and opportunity. Behind every statistic is a student with a story worth sharing. Check out the new Student Stories Bank.
AACC Media Center Launches Headline News
AACC’s new Headline News makes it easy to see what’s being reported about community colleges across the country. The page brings together timely stories from national and local news outlets, highlighting the issues, ideas and people shaping the sector. This new page is located in the AACC Media Center.
Community College Minute, September 8, 2026
CEO Think Tank: From Transactions to Transformations Webinar
How AI is Redefining Student Engagement as an Institutional Strategy Watch this webinar now. Download the CEO Think Tank Brief here. This CEO Think Tank webinar, sponsored by Element451, focused on how AI is redefining student engagement as an institutional strategy. Moderator: Dr. Ding-Jo Currie, Director, CC Think Tank & Strategic Solutions, Leadership Institute for Read More »
Weighing in on Proposed Accreditation Rules
Many of you are aware that the U.S. Department of Education has proposed sweeping new regulations for the policies and procedures that accrediting agencies must follow to be recognized as “gatekeepers” for the purposes of federal student aid. Below are AACC’s core positions on the accreditation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). We encourage you to Read More »
Community College Minute, August 31, 2026
Community College Minute, August 24, 2026
Ready for What’s Next: Leadership, Workforce and a New Academic Year, August 19, 2026
August 19, 2026 I wish you all the best over the next couple of weeks as you welcome new, talented students to your colleges. I hope the inspiration they bring overcomes the many tasks that always accompany the start of a busy semester. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) last week released a new Read More »