August 9, 2024 | Issue # 266 This week, we welcomed members of the AACC Board of Directors to Washington, DC, for the Annual AACC Board Retreat and Meeting. We were able to share with the board some of the big projects we’re working on, including an updated version of the National Profile of Community […]
Community College Minute, August 12, 2024
CEO to CEO Newsletter 266
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. Another year, another delayed FAFSA form On Wednesday, the Department […]
2024–2026 MentorLinks Cohort
AACC wishes to congratulate the following community college and mentor teams who were selected to participate in the 2024-2026 MentorLinks program. Cascadia College, WA Empowering STEM Futures: A Proposal to Revitalize IT Pathways at Cascadia College Brian Bansenauer, Senior Founding Faculty Erik Tingelstad, Dean for Student Learning Mentor: Ken Yanow, Professor of Geographical Sciences, Southwestern […]
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Community College Minute, August 5, 2024
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. More bad news on the FAFSA Senate Appropriations Committee advances […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 9
Season 8, Episode 9 The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program In this episode, we talk to Betsy Conway about the Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants Program. The Lowe’s Foundation has launched a five-year, $50 million effort to help community colleges and other community-based organizations prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.