The Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA) is the principal institutional accountability and improvement framework for community colleges with measures defined to encompass the full breadth of the community college mission and the diversity of students’ goals and educational experiences. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) operates a web-based portal for community colleges to submit, […]
AACC’s Comments on Proposed Changes to SNAP
Download the letter (PDF).
Community College Voice Podcast Season 2, Episode 5
Episode 5
DataPoints: Challenges to success
Work, expenses and family issues are the top three challenges to success cited by community college students. Read the full PDF.
Spotlight: St. Clair County Community College
“St. Clair County Community College has significantly impacted Southeast Michigan for nearly 100 years. We are proud of the high-quality degree and certificate programs we offer, as well as the innovative pathways we provide for our students. Thanks to forward-thinking initiatives, strong community partnerships and an unwavering commitment to maximizing student success, our college plays […]
CEO to CEO Newsletter #134
March 22, 2019 | Issue # 134 In three weeks, we’ll be in Orlando, Florida, celebrating community colleges’ time in the sun at the 99th Annual AACC Convention. With hundreds of sessions covering diverse topics, the conference is the premier professional development event of the year. The convention also allows us to recognize those in […]
Spotlight: Pearl River Community College
“Pearl River Community College provides quality educational opportunities to the communities in South Mississippi and surrounding areas. It serves as economic engine in providing skilled labor for the workforce and aids in creating a stable local economy. PRCC is a leader in innovation within Career and Technical Education, partnerships, and workforce education. The college creates […]
DataPoints: Going back to school
The number of first-time degree earners age 25 and older is dropping, but the number of older learners with a previous credential who earn another degree is on the rise. Read the full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #133
March 8, 2019 | Issue # 133 On Wednesday, I attended the first meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. I am thrilled to be joined on the board by Jay Box, president of Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and Sheree Utash, president of Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology […]
Community College Voice Podcast Season 2 Episode 4