The COVID-19 pandemic has required community colleges to shift from in-person instruction to online and virtual instruction for most classes. Colleges were forced to make this transition in just a few days. It is too early to have reliable data on how many classes and how much instruction has successfully transitioned to online and virtual […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #159
March 27, 2020 | Issue # 159 I hope that you are adapting to this new normal with social distancing. As I have said since March 3, our country is facing unprecedented times in the battle against COVID-19. As we continued to digest all of the information released by the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Implications of Federal Stimulus Legislation (CARES Act) for Community Colleges Webinar
Tue, Mar 31, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT AACC Government Relations staff outlined key aspects for community colleges and their students of the massive stimulus legislation just passed by Congress. They also answered questions submitted by participants. View the webinar (Vimeo link) See the webinar slides (PDF) Estimates for CARES Act funding (PDF)
Federal COVID-19 Guidance for Community Colleges and Students
Department of Education Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents March 20 – Education Secretary Suspends Federal Student Loan Payments and Waives Interest March 13 – Federal student loan borrowers can be placed in an administrative forbearance More ED useful links at https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus?src=feature Information for Financial Aid Professionals https://ifap.ed.gov/ Other Federal Agencies Centers […]
Update on Stimulus Efforts
Like you, I have been inundated with messages about the current situation and managing the rapidly changing landscape of our new normal. I want to assure you that AACC is working to ensure that your voice continues to be heard in Washington, DC, and that we have a seat at the table as interventions are […]
A Call to Action: Donate PPE Now
The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), an AACC affiliate council, is deeply concerned about the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) in caring for individuals who have or potentially may be infected with COVID-19. With the pandemic spreading, the need for the PPE equipment is becoming more critical. No healthcare provider should be forced […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter 158
March 13, 2020 | Issue # 158 When I look back to just a month ago, I could not have predicted that AACC would have to cancel its 100th convention. It was a heartbreaking decision, but I can’t say it was entirely difficult because the health and safety of our members must come first, just […]
Spotlight: Metropolitan Community College
Important announcement about AACC100
We regret to inform you that due to the growing threat of exposure to COVID-19 we have cancelled our upcoming AACC 100th Annual Convention. As we have previously communicated, we have closely monitored news reports and guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as information provided by other expert sources. Our […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #157
February 28, 2020 | Issue # 157 We are a month out from the 100th AACC Annual Convention. We have many new and exciting offerings this year. We’re offering three no-cost pre-convention workshops: a College Promise Campaign Summit, a Student Parent Summit, and a Developmental Education Reforms in Practice workshop, all taking place Saturday, March […]