Date & Time: Nov 4, 2024 02:00 PM Description: Please join the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) for a briefing on human trafficking at community and technical colleges. This briefing will provide campus staff with information on human trafficking, indicators to look for, and resources available to administrators, support staff, […]
Navigating Legislative Challenges: The Community College President’s Role in Supporting DEI Webinar
Join Dr. Kevin Christian at AACC as he leads a 75-minute session exploring the evolving landscape of legislation impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts on community college campuses. Community college presidents will share their insights and strategies for effectively managing these challenges, highlighting their unique perspectives and experiences. Oct 30, 2024, 2:00 PM Eastern […]
AACC Federal Policy Webinar: Focus on Regulations
The AACC government relations team provided a brief overview of the latest legislative developments followed by a deep dive into the most important of the recent federal regulations. They covered Title IX, overtime pay and gainful employment, and financial value transparency final rules. Learn what you need to know about how these new rules will […]
Webinar: The Community College Innovation Challenge – Why Your Students Should Apply?
The Community College Innovation Challenge – Why Your Students Should Apply? February 8, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST The Community College Innovation Challenge is led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF). It is a national competition where community college student teams, working with a […]
Webinar: AACC Federal Policy Year-End Wrap Up
In this webinar, AACC’s government relations team provided updates on the latest developments in Washington at the end of the 2023 Congressional session. Topics covered included details on two new and vitally important bills just approved by the House Education and Workforce Committee: the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act and the Stronger Workforce for America Act […]
Government Relations Update Webinar on Gainful Employment
On Friday, October 13, 2023, AACC’s Government Relations team provided updates on the gainful employment final rule and the overtime and web accessibility proposed regulations in a webinar. There was also a Q&A for attendees. Download the slide deck. (PDF) Watch video recording. (Vimeo)
Webinar: The Gainful Employment Rule: What It Means for Community Colleges
Webinar: The Gainful Employment Rule: What It Means for Community Colleges Join the AACC government relations team to learn what you need to know about the Biden administration’s proposed gainful employment (GE) rule. This regulation aims to protect students by potentially eliminating Title IV eligibility for programs that do not lead to “gainful employment.” While […]
Setting Yourself Up for Success Webinar
Webinar Topic: Setting Yourself Up for Success Looking to advance your career in higher education administration? Create a research-based communications-focused plan that will help chart the way to that position.
Webinar: The CHIPS Act: Opportunities for Community Colleges
The CHIPS Act provided approximately $50 billion to spur domestic fabrication of semiconductors and research and development in this cutting-edge field. The Dept. of Commerce, through the CHIPS for America Program Office at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is overseeing the distribution of these funds. Grant applications from chip manufacturers and others must […]
Webinar: Inside the Beltway – Community Colleges and Congress
Inside the Beltway: Community Colleges and Congress Thursday, April 13, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET The AACC government relations team brought participants up to speed on the latest in federal policy. This free webinar provided up-to-date information on hot policy topics, including Pell Grant eligibility for short-term programs, federal funding, Biden administration regulations, and more. […]