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CEO to CEO Newsletter #121
August 31, 2018 | Issue # 121 In many traditional settings, activity in the office slows down prior to a holiday. As AACC approaches the upcoming Labor Day holiday, it is quite the opposite. As you may know, AACC has been a staunch supporter of progression in nursing while advocating that the Associate Degree in […]
DataPoints: For certificates, it’s community colleges
Older students are more likely to earn certificates at community colleges than traditional-age students. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: The STEM advantage
The annual median earnings of STEM jobs is 29 percent higher than non-STEM related occupations. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: Lincoln Land Community College
Over the past decade, Lincoln Land Community College has enhanced community partnerships and expanded workforce development training programs, especially for underserved populations. Located in the heart of Midwest farm country and founded by a group of mainly farmers, college officials were incredibly grateful last spring to accept a large gift that will continue that storied […]
DataPoints: Women in the STEM workforce
Women represent 75 percent of the nine million healthcare practitioners and technicians. Read the full PDF.
Congress Reauthorizes Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
Congress has cleared for President Trump’s signature a six-year reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353). Legislation that emerged from the Senate HELP Committee in early July was approved with amendments by the full Senate on July 23rd, and the House […]
Spotlight: Northwest Florida State College
“At Northwest Florida State College, we are committed to helping each student achieve their individual goals for education and career success. In everything we do, from academics, arts and athletics, our mission is to improve the lives of citizens in Northwest Florida. NWF State College provides the advantages of affordability, excellence and access. Our college […]
Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Trump Administration’s Travel Ban Harmful to Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 Contact: Martha Parham 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu WASHINGTON, DC—The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that President Trump has the authority to implement a travel ban that restricts entry to the U.S. for nationals from seven countries—mostly Muslim-majority nations. This ruling is disappointing and concerning to the American Association of Community Colleges […]
AACC Letter to HELP Committee on Perkins Reauthorization
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