FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2018 Contact: Martha Parham mparham@aacc.nche.edu 202/728-0200, x209 Washington, DC — American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) president and CEO Walter G. Bumphus has been awarded the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations’ (NCMPR) President’s Award for his extraordinary contributions to the community college movement on a regional or national […]
AACC Proposes Infrastructure Funds for Community Colleges
In a joint letter to Congressional leaders, AACC and the Association of Community College Trustees called on Congress to dedicate a portion of any infrastructure package to community college facilities and workforce development programs. The Trump administration, Senate Democrats and others have put forward proposals to invest federal funds in the nation’s infrastructure. Congress also […]
AACC Position on Higher Education Act Reauthorization Submitted to U.S. Senate
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CEO to CEO Newsletter #108
March 2, 2018 | Issue # 108 When AACC began the Awards of Excellence program six years ago, our goal was to honor the visionary work of community colleges in advancing the student success agenda. Being able to hold up the award-winning colleges as examples of innovative, student-centric institutions has been one of my greatest […]
Spotlight: Howard Community College
“For nearly 50 years, Howard Community College has served as a center for learning and culture in Howard County, Maryland. As a mission-driven institution, the college is committed to providing all students with pathways to success. Faculty and staff work closely with business, nonprofit, and government organizations to ensure students are prepared for the […]
DataPoints: Student completion and persistence
Median completion and persistence rates for colleges participating in AACC’s Voluntary Framework of Accountability was 55 percent after six years and 59 percent for students who started full-time. Read the full PDF.
AACC Letter #875
December 5, 2017 * Issue #875 POLICY and ADVOCACY 1. HOUSE RELEASES BILL TO REAUTHORIZE HEA The House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Friday released a 542-page bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act that would significantly change federal student aid, such as allowing students to tap Pell grants to pay for short-term education […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #107
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 […]