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 issues final Gainful Employment […]
Advocacy quick hits
DataPoints: Bump in baccalaureate programs
The number of community college baccalaureate programs continues to grow at a good clip, according to new data from the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA). Business is the focus of the largest number of baccalaureate programs this year with 125, up from 117 in 2021. Health professions saw the largest two-year increase, from 80 programs in 2021, […]
Community College Minute, September 25, 2023
CEO to CEO Newsletter #245
September 22, 2023 | Issue # 245 This week, AACC welcomed community college staff from across the country for our annual Advocates in Action program. Attendees heard from U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal, higher education policymakers, and others from Capitol Hill and federal offices. As a college president, you know the importance […]
Make Pell Grants Tax-Free and Help Community College Students Qualify for the AOTC
Make Pell Grants Tax-Free and Help Community College Students Qualify for the AOTC (PDF)
Community College Funding Priorities, September 2023
Community College Funding Priorities, September 2023 (PDF)
Extend Pell Grant Eligibility to Students in Short-Term Workforce Education Programs
Extend Pell Grant Eligibility to Students in Short-Term Workforce Education Programs (PDF)
Community College Legislative Priorities – September 2023
Community College Legislative Priorities – September 2023 (PDF)
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 1
Season 8, Episode 1 In this episode we talk to Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College Dr. Michael Gavin, president of Delta College For more information about joining Dr. Curry and Dr. Gavin in their DEIA work, email Dr. Gavin.