Congress is home for its annual August recess, and now is a great time to visit with your representatives and advocate for community college legislative priorities. AACC has prepared this document for your use in these efforts, focusing on three very active issues: federal funding in general and for the Pell Grant program in particular, […]
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The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. The association represents more than 1,000 2-year, associate degree-granting institutions and nearly 10.5 million students. President’s Message A Message from Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President and CEO Our Mission Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America’s Community Colleges […]
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DataPoints: Pushing for more apprenticeships
Traditional apprenticeship positions such as electricians and plumbers lead in the number of apprenticeships offered, but advocates would like to see apprenticeships expanded into nontraditional areas such as information technology and health care. Read full PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #093
July 28, 2017 | Issue # 093 It was great to see so many of you at PASI this week. Having those few days to recharge and have open and honest discussions is so important. I hope you returned to your campuses feeling ready to take on the new semester. I encourage new and seasoned […]
Community Colleges Selected for MentorLinks
Initiative brings together community colleges, mentors to advance STEM programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2017 Media Contact: Martha Parham, Ed.D. Sr. Vice President, Public Relations Phone: 202-728-0200 x209 Email: mparham@aacc.nche.edu Washington, DC—The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) announced a new cohort for the MentorLinks: Advancing Technological Education program with funding from the National Science […]