AACC unequivocally denounces the acts of racism, hate, violence and injustice happening across the nation. Community colleges serve the majority of underrepresented students in the United States and highly value diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campuses and in our communities. We will continue to stand firm in our beliefs but we must act to […]
Community College Voice Podcast Season 4, Episode 6: AACC/ACCT Working Together During COVID-19
Season 4 Episode 6 During COVID-19, AACC and the Association of Community College Trustees have been collaborating to best serve their members. AACC President and CEO Walter G. Bumphus is joined by AACC Board Chair and Cuyahoga Community College President Alex Johnson, ACCT President and CEO Noah Brown and ACCT Board Chair Dawn Erlandson to […]
Spotlight: Itawamba Community College
CEO to CEO Newsletter #163
May 26, 2020 | Issue # 163 Like you, AACC is working on its reopening plan, knowing full well that things could change rapidly. The unknown is difficult to navigate. As I have said previously related to the pandemic, leaders have to be willing to embrace ambiguity. I’ve read countless articles lately predicting what the […]
Spotlight: Lee College
Spotlight: Tallahassee Community College
CEO to CEO Newsletter #162
May 8, 2020 | Issue # 162 It’s graduation season, and though commencement is very different this year, I’ve gotten a lot of joy reading about your “virtual” ceremonies. Thank you for all you’re doing to honor your graduates. As the spring semester winds down, I know you all are thinking ahead to the summer […]
What Community Colleges Need to Know About the New Title IX Regulations Webinar
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 / 3-4:00 pm EDT The Department of Education just released final regulations governing how institutions must respond to incidents of sexual harassment under Title IX. These rules will require most community colleges to significantly alter their Title IX grievance processes by August 14, barring any Congressional or legal interventions. In this […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 4 Episode 4, Dual Enrollment
In this episode, we talk about community colleges and dual enrollment. Our guests include: Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, AACC president and CEO Dr. Joe May, chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District Dr. Deborah Kerr, superintendent of Brown Deer School District Tammy Reichelt, AACC Director, Professional Development & Student Success Strategies
Prepare to Open: Strategies for Reengaging Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community After COVID-19 Webinar
Friday, May 8, 2020 / 3:30-4:30 pm EDT In this webinar community college leaders discussed strategies and considerations for planning as the nation looks toward re-opening in the wake of COVID-19. Panelists: Martha Parham, Senior Vice President of Public Relations, AACC Walter Bumphus, President and CEO, AACC Alex Johnson, President, Cuyahoga Community College, OH William […]