Following its first full year of availability, the year-round Pell Grant program is gaining traction among community colleges, according to a new survey. Read the full PDF.
AACC member survey results show significant campus impact of revived summer Pell Grant
The findings of a national survey of community colleges show a spike in Pell Grant recipients as a result of the reinstated year-round Pell Grant. Half of all responding institutions reported increases of 15% or more in Pell Grant recipients for summer 2018 over the previous summer. Another 10% saw increases in Pell Grant recipients […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #126
November 9, 2018 | Issue # 126 On November 11, we recognize those who have risked their lives to serve our country. One day is hardly enough to honor our servicemembers. Making our campuses military-friendly is a way honor student veterans all year. On-campus Veterans Resource Centers and emergency funds for student veterans offer support […]
Community College Voice Podcast Episode 6
In this episode, Matthew Dembicki talks to Advance CTE’s Kathryn Zekus about Perkins V.
Community College Voice Podcast Episode 5
This week, CCVoice talks to AACC’s John Dyer about workforce development. Listen to Season 1, Episode 5 of the Community College Voice Podcast.
DataPoints: The value of education
Education achievement increases earnings and leads to lower unemployment rates. Read the full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #125
October 26, 2018 | Issue # 125 This week, I was thrilled to participate in a joint meeting of AACC and AASA, The School Superintendent’s Association, to discuss college readiness, with a focus on dual enrollment. AACC has been collaborating with AASA since 2014 and, as AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech pointed out, there’s been […]
DataPoints: Keep them coming back
First-year persistence is a key leading indicator of postsecondary student success. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: Butler Community College
“Butler Community College is proud of its 91-year history as a leading educational institution in Kansas. The college continues a long tradition of excellence and innovation, including redesigning both developmental math and English courses in order to help students achieve success.” — President Kim Krull, Ph.D., President, Butler Community College Name: Butler Community College Board of Trustees […]
Community College Voice Podcast Episode 4
This week, CCVoice talks to Andrew Hanson about his journey from Santa Ana College to Standford University and finally to Harvard Law. Listen to Season 1, Episode 4 of the Community College Voice Podcast. </ifr