Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. New Negotiated Rulemaking tables to convene in early 2024 House […]
DataPoints: Dyad baccalaureate completions
New transfer data from the U.S. Education Department (ED) illustrate that most community college students who transfer to a four-year institution don’t attain a baccalaureate even within an eight-year window. Only 13% of Title IV students who start at community colleges ultimately earn bachelor’s degrees within eight years, according to the data released during an ED transfer […]
Community College Minute, November 27, 2023
Community College Minute, November 20, 2023
Advocacy quick hits — 11/16/2023
Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. New FAFSA expected by December 31 Appropriations Update: Government shutdown […]
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 4
Season 8, Episode 4 Long Beach City College Superintendent-President Mike Muñoz discusses the transformational changes taking place at LBCC to support students and give everyone a sense of belonging.
Community College Minute, November 13, 2023
Advocacy Quick Hits — 11/10/2023
Editor’s note: This update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Appropriations Update: Labor-HHS-Education bill report language Electronic Announcement on Borrower Defense […]
Community College Minute, November 6, 2023
DataPoints: Public support and perceptions
Americans are much more comfortable with their tax dollars going to support community colleges than any other higher education sector, and many also feel they are underfunded by states and the federal government, according to an annual New America survey. More than eight in 10 Americans (82%) feel comfortable with their taxpayer dollars going to community […]