Community college students with Pell grants are less likely to take on student debt than similar students in other sectors of higher education. Read the full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #146
September 20, 2019 | Issue # 146 This week, I had the opportunity to participate in a meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. The board’s aim is to present recommendations to the National Council for the American Worker on ways to encourage the private sector and educational institutions to address the skills crisis. Read More »
DataPoints: The post-recession bump
Community college students were more likely to receive federal aid immediately following the Great Recession. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: Front Range Community College
“Front Range Community College (FRCC)’s diverse service area stretches from Denver to the Colorado/Wyoming border and includes high-tech and aerospace corridors around Boulder and Fort Collins (both cities with R1 universities), old and new Denver suburbs and both high- and low-income communities. The college strives to create economic opportunity for the whole region, while working Read More »
Class is in Session: How to Align Technology Tools for Accreditation Webinar
We invite you to take a seat in our virtual classroom to learn how technology and accreditation can go hand-in-hand. It’s no secret that meeting higher education requirements for accreditation and audit meetings are strenuous and time-consuming. With multiple documents, reports, board meeting agendas and the like, preparing for the accreditation process is extensive. Now, Read More »
CEO to CEO Newsletter #145
September 6, 2019 | Issue # 145 This week, I welcomed several community college leaders to AACC’s offices for a discussion on addressing equity issues on campus. It was our third meeting as part of AACC’s Unfinished Business initiative. These conversations are often uncomfortable, but we must examine equity gaps in order to improve student Read More »
Hurricane Dorian
Community colleges along the east coast may be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. AACC continues to monitor the situation and the current status of the storm. Please check online for local information on the storm’s impact and campus closures in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
DataPoints: Lagging in STEM credentials
Minority students don’t even comprise half of those who are earning STEM certificates and associate degrees. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: McLennan Community College
“McLennan Community College (MCC) focuses on removing the life obstacles our students face so they may concentrate more on achieving their academic goals. As early investors in an emergency fund, MCC awards small one-time grants for students encountering extraordinary events or circumstances that could negatively affect their ability to continue their studies. Additionally, the College Read More »
Spotlight: County College of Morris
“For more than 50 years, CCM has helped over 50,000 students to achieve their goals; enriched our communities through partnerships, economic growth and cultural programs; and pioneered innovative approaches to learning. CCM offers more than 45 degree programs, supporting careers in such areas as advanced manufacturing, culinary and hospitality, health care, information technology, and Read More »