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ABOUT AACC ANNUAL Since 1920, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has been the go-to organization for the nation’s predominately associate degree-granting regionally accredited institutions. The association hosts one of the largest convenings of community college professionals and offers engaging speakers, relevant professional development, and unsurpassed networking opportunities. AACC Annual provides access to the […]

The AACC Presidents Academy Summer Institute (PASI) is an annual professional development program for CEOs and presidents of member community colleges, providing intensive focus on current challenges, emerging trends, and opportunities unique to that position. The three-day institute focuses on issues of critical importance to success in the role of the community college president, providing […]

AACC Commission, Committee and Board Meetings November 11-14, 2025 Ritz Carlton Pentagon City 1250 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202 Register now. Hotel Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/go/AACC2025 Room Rate: $309 plus state, local, and any occupancy taxes (14.25% per room per night). Group rates are available 3 days prior to and 3 days following the event, based […]

AACC members have access to an array of resources and discounts.* Advocacy As your full-time advocate in Washington, DC, AACC represents your institution in high-profile discussions and decisions with legislators, federal agencies, and higher education partners to push for critical federal programs and policies that benefit your institution and students to ensure your institution receives […]

August/September 2025 Digital Community College Journal Highlights of this issue: Ever Green Despite shifting federal priorities, campus leaders believe green jobs programs will continue to thrive. Leading the Eco-Charge Community colleges seek to maintain momentum on long-standing environmental action plans. Spreading Climate Science Across the Curriculum Even as the political climate shifts, colleges continue to […]

DataPoints: Federal direct student loans The federal government disbursed roughly $88 billion in new federal loans in the 2023-24 fiscal year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). Based on data from the U.S. Education Department’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 88.5% of all postsecondary institutions had students enrolled who received a federal loan, while […]

August 29, 2025 | Issue # 289 We are in a time of constant change. Sometimes the change comes from outside the institution — we’re especially seeing that as state and federal policies change. Sometimes, the change comes from inside the institution — for example, you may implement new initiatives meant to better serve students. […]