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 […]
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 Board Member Named Academic Leadership Award Recipient
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2017 Media Contact: Martha Parham, Ed.D. Sr. Vice President, Public Relations Phone: (202) 728-0200 Email: mparham@aacc.nche.edu Washington, DC—American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board member and Montgomery College president DeRionne Pollard was named a recipient of Carnegie Corporation of New York’s Academic Leadership Award. The only community college president selected, […]
Trump Administration Rescinds DACA Program
In a deeply disturbing development, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced today the Trump administration is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. AACC is disappointed with this decision. DACA temporarily shields undocumented individuals who came to the country before age 16 and meet other requirements from deportation. About 800,000 people have received […]
Third NSF Community College Innovation Challenge rewards top entries
Judges recognize projects that slow antibiotic resistance and enhance STEM education Teams from Texas and Colorado received first and second place awards, respectively, in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC). The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) co-sponsors the annual event, which fosters students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics […]
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 […]
Five Innovative Community Colleges Named Awards of Excellence Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202-728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu American Association of Community Colleges Honors Visionary Work of Community Colleges New Orleans, La. — The nation’s community colleges educate nearly half of all undergraduate students. As students’ needs change, so do these institutions, always working to help students reach their educational and […]
Three Community College Legends Recognized for Contributions to Higher Education
April 22, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200 x209 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Judith Eaton, Rosemary Gillett-Karam and Tony Zeiss receive AACC Leadership Award New Orleans, La. – Whether leading an accrediting agency, a leadership program or a community college, the end goal is the same: improving the lives of students and their chances for success. […]
Outstanding Community College Alumni to be Honored by National Association
4/20/2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2017 Contact: Martha Parham 202/728-0200, x209 mparham@aacc.nche.eduRecipients are examples of community colleges’ ability to change lives Washington, DC—Community colleges are the gateway to educational and career success for millions of students. This year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is honoring outstanding community college alumni who have made […]