Season 6 Episode 3 Join Us for Thursdays in May AACC Digital is our response to the coronavirus pandemic. As a busy professional, the program is designed completely with you in mind. We understand that you’re balancing a lot with your job and your personal life, and […]
Joint AACC and ACCT Webinar on Implementation of Federal Pandemic Funding Bills
On April 6, 2021, institutional leaders and AACC and ACCT staff outlined strategies to help colleges maximize the impact of federal CARES, CRRSAA, and American Rescue Plan funds. Campus perspectives focused on student financial grants. The latest guidance from the Department of Education was reviewed. Panelists also answered questions submitted by webinar attendees. Multimedia: Download […]
CEO to CEO Newletter #183
March 19, 2021 | Issue # 183 This week’s racist attacks in Atlanta have been on everyone’s mind. AACC strongly condemns the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. We stand with the AAPI community and all marginalized people that continue to experience racism, hate, discrimination, and violence. […]
AACC Statement on Violence Against Asian Americans
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) strongly condemns the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The recent report that shows the increase in targeted hate incidents against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities spotlights the critical need to be unwavering advocates for anti-racist education and action. […]
Augusta Technical College Spotlight
Updated Department of Education Information Regarding CRRSAA Implementation
[Department of Education, 2/26/21] Questions Relating to All HEERF Funds: Please confirm that institutions have one year, starting from the date on which their allocation was processed by the Department, to disburse all funds received through HEERF 2.0. Yes, institutions generally have one year to expend their HEERF funds from the date when the Department […]
Community College Podcast, Season 6, Episode 2: A Culture of Caring with Amarillo College’s Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart
Over half of Amarillo College’s enrolled students are grappling with housing and/or food insecurity. In this episode, we talk to Amarillo College’s president Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart about how the college’s culture of caring is helping students succeed. The new documentary, The Antidote, shows stories of Amarillo College’s commitment to eliminating barriers for students even before […]
AACC-ACCT Webinar on Institutional Implementation of Stimulus Legislation (CRRSAA)
On March 9, 2021, the AACC and ACCT government relations teams hosted a webinar on the current state of implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), also known as CARES Act 2.0. They provided the latest information on how colleges may spend institutional and student funds, including new ED guidance. A […]
AACC, NSF to Mobilize Student Innovators from Community Colleges
Community College Innovation Challenge invites community college students to create STEM solutions to real-world challenges that benefit society A Virtual Boot Camp Experience will allow students to share their ideas with experts and practitioners in the field Washington, DC – Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation […]
AACC Congratulates Cabinet Designates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu AACC Congratulates Cabinet Designates Washington, DC – The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) congratulates Education Secretary-Designate Cardona and Labor Secretary-Designate Walsh on their approval from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). “We look forward to working with Dr. Cardona […]