President Trump today signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing the availability of apprenticeship programs. The order instructs a number of federal agencies to promote the growth of apprenticeships and make related federal programs more effective. Community colleges have long played a substantial role in sponsoring and providing the educational component of registered apprenticeship programs. […]
DataPoints: Incarcerated individuals
For most incarcerated people, their education topped at high school. Read full PDF.
Dr. Walter G. Bumphus Receives Associate of Arts Degree
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Community College Leader Honored by Prince George’s Community College Largo, Md. — American Association of Community Colleges President and CEO Walter G. Bumphus was awarded an honorary associate degree from Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Md. The college presented the award […]
Technical Assistance Available for America’s Promise Initiative Grantees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu WASHINGTON, DC – June 5, 2017. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grantees now have access to dedicated or customized technical assistance and coaching for implementation of America’s Promise Initiative-funded programs. These initiatives are a part of the DOL efforts to accelerate regional workforce partnerships and provide […]
AACC Supports Legislation to Expand Pell Grants
AACC President and CEO Walter Bumphus, along with ACCT President and CEO J. Noah Brown, has written a letter of endorsement for the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act to the House and Senate sponsors of the bill. The legislation would enhance the Pell Grant program in a number of ways long supported by AACC, […]
Trump Administration Releases FY 18 Budget Request
The Trump Administration yesterday released its FY 18 federal budget proposal, entitled A New Foundation for American Greatness. This is the President’s first full budget request, following a spending outline or so-called “skinny budget” released earlier this spring. The budget includes deep cuts to federal investments in education, job training and other community college priorities. […]
DataPoints: More education = better jobs
Higher education attainment leads to increased earnings and lowers the likelihood of unemployment. Read full PDF.
AACC Supports Senate Unit Record Data System Legislation
AACC has endorsed Senate legislation that would create a federal postsecondary education unit record data system, also linking it to post-college earnings. AACC has long supported legislation along these lines and is encouraged by this important development. Download the letter of support.
DataPoints: Veterans benefits help students succeed
About seven out of 10 student veterans using Post 9/11 GI benefits completed or were progressing in their programs between August 2009 and December 2013. Read full PDF.
Funding Bill Reinstates Year-Round Pell Grants
In a major victory for community colleges and their students, the FY 2017 omnibus appropriations bill released today by Congress reinstates year-round Pell Grants beginning with the 2017-18 award year. Restoration of year-round Pell has been a top AACC priority since its elimination in FY 2011.The omnibus bill funds federal agencies through September 30. Starting […]