For Immediate Release Contact: Martha M. Parham, Ed.D. Cell: 714-932-3694 mparham@aacc.nche.edu Partnerships that Propel: Expanding Strategic Alliances by DeRionne P. Pollard, PhD Accelerating workforce development has become increasingly urgent in our current climate. It touches almost all parts of economic discussions today — from the cost of living and gross domestic product to trade and […]
Community College Voice Podcast Season 10, Episode 7: Using a New Data Model to Tell a More Complete Story
Season 10, Episode 7: Using a New Data Model to Tell a More Complete Story Dr. Kevin Walthers is the superintendent/president of Allan Hancock College in California. Using the model from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Survey of Community College Outcomes, Dr. Walthers shared the data publicly and illustrates how it tells a more […]
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Trump administration to release ed funding after push from GOP senators Supreme Court allows layoffs, ED’s reorganization moves forward Departments of Education and Labor announce plan to shift CTE programs House Appropriators announce topline numbers for Labor-HHS-Education programs Register for Advocates in Action 2025 Trump administration to release ed funding after push from GOP senators […]
Pollard Selected to Lead American Association of Community Colleges
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 […]