“AACC is eager to continue working with the Dept. of Education to ensure that all campuses have the support and guidance they need to provide these data records in keeping with the timeline,” said DeRionne Pollard, president of the American Association of Community Colleges.
Focus Forward, August 5, 2026
August 5, 2026 I am grateful for the AACC Board of Directors, who are in Washington, DC, this week, engaging with our staff and hearing about the progress being made towards the association’s goals. Board members play an essential role in carrying messages about your colleges’ needs and aspirations, and I encourage you to communicate […]
A Joint Response to the U.S. Department of Education’s Call to Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2026 AACC Contact: Meghan Gibbons 202.744.9288 mgibbons@aacc.nche.edu AASCU Contact: Kellee Edmonds 202.478.4662 edmondsk@aascu.org WASHINGTON, DC — The American Association of Community Colleges and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities together share several perspectives on Secretary Linda McMahon’s August 3 letter and her call to action […]
AACC Pre-Advocates in Action Briefing Webinar
In this webinar, the AACC government relations team will preview the “Blue Sheet” detailing AACC’s latest federal legislative priorities that will be provided to attendees of AACC’s Advocates in Action event the following week. Whether or not you plan to attend AiA, AACC members are encouraged to join this webinar to learn more about the […]
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar
The AACC government relations team reviews the latest policy developments in Washington, DC. Learn what you need to know to be a better advocate and leader at your institution. Topics covered includes federal funding, accreditation regulations, community college agricultural programs, the Trump administration’s Call to Action, Workforce Pell, and more. Please note: Date & Time: […]
McMahon’s ‘National Call to Action’ Draws Measured Response From Higher Education
AACC President and CEO DeRionne Pollard noted that many of the criticisms the secretary had don’t apply to her sector. “We are open access, have affordable tuition and fees, sustain tight connections to business needs and are deeply trusted in our communities. Economic mobility for our graduates is a top priority,” Pollard said.
Community College Minute, August 10, 2026
Focus Forward, July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026 Congratulations to Metropolitan Community College in Nebraska, which has had four Workforce Pell programs approved by the governor only one week into the launch: pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, CompTIA, and commercial driver’s license. To add your college’s progress on Workforce Pell, please take 1 minute to respond to three brief questions here. We […]
Washington Watch Weekly, August 7, 2026
McMahon issues higher education ‘National Call to Action’ Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday sent a “National Call to Action” to all college and university presidents, asking them to respond to a series of questions that the communication identifies as central to declining “public esteem” in higher education. As covered in Community College Daily, the […]
Washington Watch Weekly, July 31, 2026
Senate HELP committee approves higher education bills The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee marked up and approved a slate of 10 bills and nominations on Thursday, including several bills of interest to community colleges. With time running short in the current Congress, the future for all these bills is murky at best. For […]