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 […]
Advocacy quick hits
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 […]
Advocacy quick hits
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 […]
Advocacy quick hits
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 […]
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