AACC President and CEO Walter Bumphus, along with ACCT President and CEO J. Noah Brown, has written a letter of endorsement for the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act to the House and Senate sponsors of the bill. The legislation would enhance the Pell Grant program in a number of ways long supported by AACC, […]
Trump Administration Releases FY 18 Budget Request
The Trump Administration yesterday released its FY 18 federal budget proposal, entitled A New Foundation for American Greatness. This is the President’s first full budget request, following a spending outline or so-called “skinny budget” released earlier this spring. The budget includes deep cuts to federal investments in education, job training and other community college priorities. […]
DataPoints: More education = better jobs
Higher education attainment leads to increased earnings and lowers the likelihood of unemployment. Read full PDF.
AACC Supports Senate Unit Record Data System Legislation
AACC has endorsed Senate legislation that would create a federal postsecondary education unit record data system, also linking it to post-college earnings. AACC has long supported legislation along these lines and is encouraged by this important development. Download the letter of support.
DataPoints: Veterans benefits help students succeed
About seven out of 10 student veterans using Post 9/11 GI benefits completed or were progressing in their programs between August 2009 and December 2013. Read full PDF.
Funding Bill Reinstates Year-Round Pell Grants
In a major victory for community colleges and their students, the FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill released today by Congress reinstates year-round Pell Grants beginning with the 2017-18 award year. Restoration of year-round Pell has been a top AACC priority since its elimination in FY 2011.The omnibus bill funds federal agencies through September 30. Starting […]
Five Innovative Community Colleges Named Awards of Excellence Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu American Association of Community Colleges Honors Visionary Work of Community Colleges New Orleans, La. — The nation’s community colleges educate nearly half of all undergraduate students. As students’ needs change, so do these institutions, always working to help students reach their educational and […]
Three Community College Legends Recognized for Contributions to Higher Education
April 22, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Judith Eaton, Rosemary Gillett-Karam and Tony Zeiss receive AACC Leadership Award New Orleans, La. – Whether leading an accrediting agency, a leadership program or a community college, the end goal is the same: improving the lives of students and their chances for success. […]
Outstanding Community College Alumni to be Honored by National Association
4/20/2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.eduRecipients are examples of community colleges’ ability to change lives Washington, DC—Community colleges are the gateway to educational and career success for millions of students. This year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is honoring outstanding community college alumni who have made […]
Obama Administration Receives Harry S. Truman Award from AACC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Award honors the administration’s commitment to community colleges WASHINGTON, DC– For eight years, the Obama Administration placed community colleges in the forefront of discussions on workforce development, the nation’s economy and college affordability. The administration was the first to shine a spotlight on […]