September 8, 2023 | Issue # 244 AACC has long been tracking leadership transitions at community colleges. This week, we’ve released a new report that dives deeper into the data, including a closer look at demographics. It’s important to look at this information so we can plan for the future. You can download the report […]
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 begins SAVE Plan enrollment Government Funding Watch: […]
Community College Minute, September 5, 2023
Advocacy quick hits
Deadline looms as lawmakers return from August recess Department of Labor announces new rule on overtime exemptions Department of Education moves ahead with rulemaking session on student debt cancellation Funding opportunities Deadline looms as lawmakers return from August recess Congressional lawmakers have spent the August recess visiting their home states, districts, and (hopefully) community colleges, […]
DataPoints: Revenue sources for community colleges
State funds comprise one-third (32.4%) of the community college sector’s revenues, with tuition and local funds each accounting for about 21%, according to the American Association of Community Colleges’ Fast Facts 2023. Federal funds represent 18.5%.
Community College Minute, August 28, 2023
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Community Colleges Selected for MentorLinks’ Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2023 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu National initiative brings together community colleges, mentors to advance STEM technician education programs Washington, DC — The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announced a new cohort for the MentorLinks: Advancing Technological Education program with funding from the National Science Foundation. […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #243
August 25, 2023 | Issue # 243 Many of you, like me, still get excited about the idea of back to school. To this day, I recall how excited I was when I first went back to class after a summer break from elementary, middle, and high school. That same excitement carried over to my […]
Community College Minute, August 21, 2023
DataPoints: Coming to America
Community colleges serve a diverse student population, including students who have immigrated to the United States and students who grew up speaking languages other than English. These students often face unique challenges on their path to a college degree or credential. Supporting their educational attainment enriches our campus communities and strengthens our country as a […]