January 11, 2019 | Issue # 129 Happy New Year! The association continues to be thankful for our members, and the level of engagement that we have with you. We heard you. Last year, we heard from a number of college leaders about cybersecurity as a top-of-mind issue for our sector. During the annual Fall […]
Spotlight: Arkansas State University-Newport
“Arkansas State University-Newport strives to be a driving force in revitalizing the Arkansas Delta. Our college gives accessible, affordable, quality education to students who are ready to transform their lives. This mission allows us to feed the workforce’s needs and help strengthen the regional economy.” — Dr. Sandra Massey Name: Arkansas State University-Newport College president’s name: Chancellor Dr. Sandra […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #128
December 14, 2018 | Issue # 128 As we close out the year, I’m proud to look back on our many accomplishments, including growing pathways programs at community colleges, our continuing work to build partnerships with the K-12 sector, our workforce and apprenticeship efforts, and our many leadership initiatives. There is still much work to […]
116th Congress and Community Colleges – A Brief Overview
The 116th Congress will debate a variety of issues of interest to community colleges and their students. However, enacting legislation may prove difficult in a partisan climate. There is promise for movement in some key areas, including infrastructure. At a minimum, annual appropriations must be provided with much at stake for community colleges and their […]
DataPoint: Still a great deal
The average in-state tuition and fees at community colleges for 2018-19 is $3,660, which is the lowest cost among all higher education sectors. Read the full PDF.
All Within My Hands Foundation & American Association of Community Colleges Launch the Metallica Scholars Initiative
For Immediate Release December 11, 2018 Contact: Dr. Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu $1 MILLION IN GRANTS TO GO TO 10 COMMUNITY COLLEGES Washington, DC – Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation (AWMH) has launched a major workforce education initiative that provides direct support to community colleges to enhance their career and technical education programs. […]
Deadline Approaching for Public Charge Rules Comments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently issued proposed regulations that could significantly impact low-income immigrants who want to become legal, permanent U.S. residents. Comments on these proposed regulations are due December 10. The regulations would expand the “public charge” test that is applied to individuals seeking admission to the United States. They also would […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #127
November 30, 2018 | Issue # 127 I hope you all had a wonderful, restful Thanksgiving. Here at AACC, we’re especially thankful this year for you. Since the last newsletter, AACC held its annual Fall Meeting, which brought together board members and commissioners to discuss critical, timely topics, such as cybersecurity on campus. At the […]
DataPoints: Where military personnel tend to go
Current and former military personnel are more likely to enroll at community colleges than in other higher education sectors. Read the full PDF.
AACC Summary of Proposed Title IX Regulations
On November 19, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released its long-awaited proposed rules governing sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2018. Once published, the public has 60 days to comment. AACC will […]