February 16, 2018 | Issue # 107 This week at the National Legislative Summit in Washington, DC, we heard from Labor Secretary Acosta about apprenticeship programs and how they can “position students for lifelong learning and lifelong earning.” I’m proud of the recognition community colleges are receiving for their role in the success of apprenticeship […]
AACC Responds to Senator Alexander on HEA
AACC, along with the Association of Community College Trustees, submitted these joint comments to Sen. Lamar Alexander, chairmen of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The comments respond to a white paper on higher education accountability measures issued by the Senator on February 1. The white paper and the responding comments are part […]
Spotlight: Shoreline Community College
“Shoreline Community College serves the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities. We deliver on the promise people have come to expect from us: that we help transform lives. The College is here to help students discover their personal direction and support them in reaching their full potential. The result is […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #106
February 2, 2018 | Issue # 106 On Monday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Rep. Virginia Foxx to discuss the PROSPER Act. We articulated to the Congresswoman those areas of the legislation that concern community colleges. The biggest takeaway is that the PROSPER Act is not set in stone. Rep. Foxx emphasized that […]
DataPoints: Graduates who borrowed
A little over one-third of public two-year college graduates borrow to cover college expenses. Read the full DataPoints PDF.
DataPoints: ‘Post-traditional’ learners
Better data tracking, policy alignment and links to workforce programs are needed to effectively address the diverse educational and career needs of “post-traditional” learners. Read the full DataPoints PDF.
AACC Pre-NLS Legislative Update Webinar
> Download ‘AACC Pre-NLS Legislative Update’ as a PDF. In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team provided you with an up-to-date briefing on the federal policy issues that will be featured at the 2018 National Legislative Summit (NLS). We’ll leave plenty of time for questions and answers.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #105
January 19, 2018 | Issue # 105 Yesterday, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing about simplifying student aid. Russell Lowery-Hart, president of Amarillo College, spoke to the committee about the need to simplify the FAFSA, increase the maximum Pell Grant award, and increase funding for specialized programs that assist college students with housing, food, […]
Outstanding Community College Alumni to be Honored by National Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2018 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Recipients are examples of community colleges’ ability to change lives Washington, DC—Community colleges provide a pathway to educational and career success for millions of students. This year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is honoring three outstanding community college alumni who have […]
‘Offering a Registered Apprenticeship for Culinary/Pastry Students’ Webinar
American Technical Publishers and Westmoreland Community College will host a webinar on February 6, 2018, at 12:00 pm (EST). The title of this webinar is “Offering a Registered Apprenticeship for Culinary/Pastry Students”. Topics Covered: Requirements of a registered apprenticeship. Benefits of offering apprenticeship as an option. Benefits to the student Benefits to the college Benefits […]