AACC joins ACE and other education leaders in a letter to President Trump urging support of DACA and Dreamer students. Download the letter as a PDF.
CEO to CEO Newsletter #095
August 25, 2017 | Issue # 095 The fall semester is getting underway on most campuses. It’s an exciting time of year, full of promise. Many of you are launching new programs and services at your institution. It’s a learning opportunity for both you and your students. I hope you’ll let us know what works—and […]
DataPoints: Trends in Pell Grant spending
Total Pell Grant spending, as well as spending at two-year institutions, has gradually declined since its high point in 2011-12, but it remains well above when the recent recession started in 2008-09. Read full PDF.
2019 Outstanding Alumni Awards
Each year, AACC recognizes community college alumni who have excelled in their chosen fields. 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award Winners Learn more about this year’s outstanding alumni.
AACC Community College Leadership Hall of Fame
AACC’s Leadership Award, an annual tradition since 1982, is presented to individuals whose accomplishments and professional contributions to the community college field have been outstanding. In 2023, Dr. Walter G. Bumphus announced the AACC Community College Leadership Hall of Fame inducting 11 new members. Additionally, previous leadership award winners were inducted as members of the […]
Work for AACC
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. AACC represents nearly 1,200 member institutions and more than 12 million students. AACC provides advocacy, leadership, and services to its members. AACC’s staff is divided into the following departments: President’s Office (includes Board Relations, Leadership Programs, Research and […]
Senior Staff
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Corporate Program
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) represents nearly 1,000 2-year, associate degree–granting institutions and more than 10.5 million students. The association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, relying on membership fees and contributions from corporations and foundations to help maintain its programs and provide important operating revenue. AACC also receives program-specific grants from foundations, U.S. […]
Affiliated Councils
AACC Affiliated Councils are non-profit organizations that are determined by AACC to be committed to advancing the role of community colleges in serving society consistent with the policies and priorities of the AACC. This service is done through providing specialized services or engaging in activities for or in support of community colleges. Affiliation is granted […]
Commissions
There are nine commissions authorized by the AACC Board. Each commission consists of an average of 24 people from member institutions who are CEOs or administrators. Apply to Serve on a Commission Nominations are now closed. The commissions are: Commission on College Readiness Commission on Economic and Workforce Development Commission on Institutional Infrastructure and Transformation […]