Watch the webinar now. Learn about a new system that will generate AI-informed course equivalencies nationwide to streamline the transfer process for community college students. Using AI to Transform Transfer Dec 12, 2024, 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Webinar: What the National Elections Mean for Community Colleges
In this webinar, the AACC government relations team broke down the presidential and congressional election outcomes and what they portend for community colleges. What could be the potential impact on federal funding? Tax policy? Higher education and workforce legislation? Regulations? Watch the video recording. (YouTube) Download the slides. (PDF) Webinar Speakers: David Baime (Sr. Vice […]
Webinar: U.S. Dept of State Fellowship Opportunity for Community College Students
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is now entering its ninth year of selecting candidates for this two-year diversity program. This is a unique opportunity for community college students interested in pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s degree to receive academic funding for the last two years of their degree program. […]
Webinar: Department of Homeland Security Briefing on Countering Human Trafficking
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
Dr. Kevin Christian, AACC’s Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, hosted a 75-minute session exploring the evolving landscape of legislation impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts on community college campuses. Community college presidents shared their insights and strategies for effectively managing these challenges, highlighting their unique perspectives and experiences. Panelists: Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President […]
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 […]