The federal government has provided the U.S. Department of Education (ED) with more than $280 billion to assist in meeting the needs of students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act (March 2020), the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021-Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (December 2020), and […]
Equity Audits: A Tool for Campus Improvement Webinar
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM EDT This webinar was designed to introduce the campus equity audit, which is a comprehensive evaluation of inequities that serves as a benchmarking tool to identify and address disparities in educational systems. Equity Audits have become a popular method of evaluation in K-12 schools and […]
Sharing the Work of Pathways Colleges & Partners: A Zoom Workshop Series
AACC PATHWAYS: EXEMPLARY PRACTICES IN GUIDED PATHWAYS REFORM Sharing the Work of Pathways Colleges & Partners: A Zoom Workshop Series Series Overview For community colleges committed to guided pathways reforms aimed at improving outcomes and equity for all students, this virtual workshop series offers guidance about key tasks in redesigning students’ educational experiences. For each workshop, […]
AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar
On June 8, 2021, the AACC government relations team hosted a webinar to bring attendees up to speed on legislation to enact President Biden’s American Jobs and Families Plan. This included information on tuition-free community college, workforce training, infrastructure, and more. They also covered FY 2022 federal funding and other key legislation. The team also […]
Joint AACC and ACCT Webinar on Implementation of Federal Pandemic Funding Bills
On April 6, 2021, institutional leaders and AACC and ACCT staff outlined strategies to help colleges maximize the impact of federal CARES, CRRSAA, and American Rescue Plan funds. Campus perspectives focused on student financial grants. The latest guidance from the Department of Education was reviewed. Panelists also answered questions submitted by webinar attendees. Multimedia: Download […]
AACC-ACCT Webinar on Institutional Implementation of Stimulus Legislation (CRRSAA)
On March 9, 2021, the AACC and ACCT government relations teams hosted a webinar on the current state of implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), also known as CARES Act 2.0. They provided the latest information on how colleges may spend institutional and student funds, including new ED guidance. A […]
What the Pandemic Relief Legislation Means for Your College Webinar
In this webinar, AACC’s government relations team reviewed all the details of the recently enacted pandemic relief legislation, including how much money the community college sector will likely receive and when, how it will be allocated, and the rules for spending it. The webinar also covered other aspects of the massive year-end bill, which includes […]
The Impact of the National Elections on the Community College Agenda in Washington Webinar
The Impact of the National Elections on the Community College Agenda in Washington Thu, Nov 12, 2020 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST AACC government relations staff reviewed the recent national election results and their implications for community college priorities in the Executive Branch and Congress. They also answered questions posed by participants. ***Due to […]
Join Us for the AACC/AASA Convening
Join us! AACC welcomes AASA, The School Superintendents Association for a joint meeting on Wednesday, October 7 at 10:00 am ET. Listen in to hear directly from community college leaders and their K-12 partners from across the country.
Supporting the President – Community College Presidents and Spouses Webinar
Watch the webinar: Being a community college president is high-profile and high-pressure job. What does that mean for their spouse? Join community college presidents and their spouses to hear first-hand about being married to a college CEO and how to support each other while meeting the demands of both the job and their families. Panelists […]