Pima Community College is one of the nation’s largest multi-campus community colleges, serving approximately 40,000 students per year. The college serves Pima County and the Tucson metropolitan area in a community college district consisting of five campuses, four education centers, and several adult education learning centers. Pima was the first college in Arizona to be […]
ECCA Spotlight on Monroe Community College Diversity and Inclusion Theme
Established in 1961, Monroe Community College (MCC) serves a diverse population of students in Rochester, New York, and the surrounding nine-county Finger Lakes Region. MCC has campuses in Brighton and downtown Rochester as well as its Applied Technologies Center, Economic and Workforce Development Center, and Public Safety training Facility. With the support of American Association […]
ECCA Spotlight on Gateway Technical College Diversity and Inclusion Theme
Gateway Technical College, located in southwest Wisconsin, serves the diverse urban and rural communities of Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties. Established in 1911, Gateway became Wisconsin’s first vocational school and the nation’s first publicly funded technical college. With funding support from the American Association of Community Colleges ECCA initiative, Gateway serves both registered apprentices and […]
ECCA Spotlight on College of Central Florida – Innovative and Sustainable Partnership
With six locations throughout three counties, the College of Central Florida serves a population of just over 550,000 persons. Over 10,000 learners participate in for-credit and non-credit education and training programs each year. Its largest campus in Ocala is the site of a new, innovative, and sustainable apprenticeship partnership with Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #195
September 3, 2021 | Issue # 195 Over the last couple of days, I have watched the news and have been horrified at the destruction that Louisiana, Mississippi, and East Coast communities have experienced from Hurricane Ida. I cannot help but remember going through the recovery in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina when I served as […]
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, […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #194
August 20, 2021 | Issue # 194 The fall semester has started for some of you. As the Delta variant continues to surge, I know there is a lot of weight on your shoulders. You must continue to create an environment where your students, staff, faculty, and the community at large are safe. Some of […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #193
August 12, 2021 | Issue # 193 Last week, we held our annual board orientation, committee, and board meetings. It was such a pleasure to greet board members in person. Though we were still exercising caution due to Covid-19, it was wonderful that we could all be in the same room – even if we […]
Tell Congress to Enact Community College Priorities in the American Jobs and Families Plans
Congress will soon begin considering legislation to implement President Biden’s American Jobs and American Families Plans. It is imperative that community college leaders advocate strongly in support of these priorities which will have a great impact on our students and our colleges. The legislation to fund these priorities will likely be a budget reconciliation bill, […]
Grand Rapids Community College (MI)
Jeffrey was employed for 30 years as a low voltage technician. He loved his work but found he wanted to keep learning new skills and pursue other avenues. He was hired at Buist Electric and immediately knew this was the place he would retire. He approached his supervisor about the possibility of working towards an […]