FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2025 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Washington, DC – The board of directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announces the selection of Dr. DeRionne Pollard as the next president and CEO of the 105-year-old community college organization. Pollard is the first woman to take […]
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House approves Senate budget framework, with assurances Education Department announces new round of negotiated rulemaking AACC submits comments on the 2026-27 FAFSA House approves Senate budget framework, with assurances On Thursday, the House approved the Senate-adopted budget reconciliation framework in a near-party line vote (two Republicans joined all Democrats in voting no). This comes […]
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Executive Order on ED Elimination Congress passes year-long CR, wrapping up FY 25 appropriations Executive Order on ED Elimination On Thursday afternoon, President Trump is expected to sign a new Executive Order (EO) directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to begin dismantling the Department of Education (ED) and shifting its responsibilities and remaining […]
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GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30< Confirmation hearings for Secretaries of Education and Labor GE/FVT reporting deadline extended to September 30 Last Friday, the Department of Education (ED) issued an Electronic Announcement (EA) extending the deadline for Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT) reporting to September 30, 2025. Colleges also have until September 30 to […]
AACC Washington Update Webinar
In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team reviewed all the latest developments in Washington in what has been quite an eventful start to 2025. Topics covered included federal funding, budget reconciliation legislation, President Trump’s executive orders and other administration actions, new personnel at the Department of Education and Labor, and the outlook for […]
CEO Walter G. Bumphus Announces Retirement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2025 Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Washington, DC – After a storied career spanning more than five decades, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) president and CEO, Walter G. Bumphus announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year. “On behalf of the board […]
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House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts Key contracts terminated at the Institute for Education Sciences This week in Congressional hearings Trump Administration names key Department of Education roles House budget resolution calls for $330B in education cuts On Wednesday, the House Budget Committee released their awaited reconciliation blueprint. The budget resolution provides […]
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ICYMI: New CBO estimates put the Pell Grant program in a shortfall Chair Walberg hosts first Ed & Workforce Committee hearing, more higher education hearings next week ICYMI: New CBO estimates put the Pell Grant program in a shortfall Late last month, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued revised estimates on projected Pell spending over […]
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Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Senators urge Biden Administration to delay Gainful Employment/Financial Value […]
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Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Department of Education releases new information on the 2025-26 FAFSA […]