Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D. President and CEO Ph: 202.728.0200 dpollard@aacc.nche.edu Dr. DeRionne Pollard was named president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in July of 2025. Her passion for higher education has driven her leadership in several roles, most recently as the president of Nevada State University, Montgomery College (MD), […]
Community College Minute, September 29, 2025
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From Application to Enrollment Webinar: Closing the Yield Gap with AI Agents
Every summer, thousands of admitted community college students never make it to the first day of class. FAFSA delays, missed deadlines, and orientation no-shows chip away at yield and leave enrollment leaders scrambling with limited staff and time. In this session, the American Association of Community Colleges and Element451 will explore how AI-powered nudges and […]
Advocacy quick hits
FY 25 TRIO funding still in flux FSA opens beta testing of 2026-27 FAFSA to all FY 25 TRIO funding still in flux With less than two weeks left in fiscal year 2025, many community colleges have not yet received their expected TRIO award disbursements. Many colleges expected to see awards processed for TRIO’s Upward […]
Webinar: Navigating AI in Higher Education: Practical Strategies for Integration and Ethical Deployment
AACC believes AI skilling is critical for individuals, communities, and employers across the United States. It is in demand both as a stand-alone academic discipline and relevant across every academic cluster as AI applications are deployed across all sectors. With funding from Microsoft, AACC’s AI Skills for All initiative is offering AACC member colleges the […]
AI Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way
AACC believes AI skilling is critical for individuals, communities, and employers across the United States. It is in demand both as a stand-alone academic discipline and relevant across every academic cluster as AI applications are deployed across all sectors. With funding from Microsoft, AACC’s AI Skills for All initiative is offering AACC member colleges the […]