November 7, 2017 * Issue #874 POLICY and ADVOCACY 1. HOUSE GOP TAX BILL DETRIMENTAL TO COLLEGE STUDENTS The House Republican tax reform legislation released Thursday would make attending college more expensive for thousands of students. Learn more. AACC Contact: David Baime EVENTS and SERVICES 2. REGISTER FOR THE AACC ANNUAL CONVENTION Registration is now open […]
America’s College Promise
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham, Ed.D. Sr. Vice President of Public Relations Phone: (202) 728-0200 Email: mparham@aacc.nche.edu Opinion Editorial by Walter G. Bumphus, Ph.D. Community colleges are a gateway to the middle class for many Americans. Not only do community colleges serve students looking for a traditional degree program, but they […]
When Less is More: Prioritizing Open Access
When Less is More: Prioritizing Open Access (October 2017) When Less is More: Prioritizing Open Access looks at the mythical full-time equivalent student. Too often, the college community equates all students with full-time equivalents (FTE). This occurs even when it is well known that, unlike other sectors of education, the majority of community college students […]
AACC Issues DACA Support Letter to Congress
AACC sent Congress a letter supporting DACA on behalf of the undersigned community colleges. Download and read the letter (PDF).
Register Now for AACC Federal Legislative Update Webinar
Will it be treats or tricks from Washington this year? In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team will provide you with an up-to-date briefing on the latest federal policy issues. Topics will include DACA and immigration, federal funding, tax reform, regulatory proceedings, Title IX, the Higher Education Act and Perkins CTE Act reauthorizations, […]
How to Build Student-Centered Program Maps Webinar
Join EAB for a webinar about building student-centered program maps on November 8, 2017, at 12 p.m. Register now. The majority of academic leaders agree that there is merit in building program maps to ensure that students complete the correct courses required for their major. Most would also agree that the operational challenges in creating […]
Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success Outcomes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2017 Media Contact: Martha Parham, Ed.D. Sr. Vice President, Public Relations Phone: (202) 728-0200 Email: mparham@aacc.nche.edu Washington, DC—The nation’s community colleges provide students with the tools and training they need to reach their educational and career goals. Now, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program is recognizing 150 community colleges for […]
AACC Hosts Congressional Briefing
AACC hosted a congressional briefing on partnerships between community colleges and companies designed to align students and jobs. Read the report. [PDF]
DataPoints: Career technical education (CTE)
Nearly 90 percent of certificates and half of associate degrees awarded are in career and technical education. Read full PDF.
AACC Letter #873
October 3, 2017 * Issue #873 POLICY and ADVOCACY 1. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR DACA AACC drafted a letter to Congress to show our support for DACA participants and urge legislators to enact the Dream Act, or something similar. You can sign on to the letter here. AACC Contact: David Baime EVENTS and SERVICES 2. CALL […]