Snapshots
Many community colleges across the country had their first day of classes over the past two weeks, which included numerous events and activities associated with the start of the fall term. The following photos come…
Campus Issues
DOL awards more grants for apprenticeship expansion
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will award a total of $50 million among nine organizations — including three community college systems — to create and scale more registered apprenticeship programs in new and fast-growing…
Washington Watch: Biden’s loan cancellation helps low-balance community college borrowers, too
President Joe Biden’s long-anticipated announcement Wednesday to cancel $10,000 in student debt — and $20,000 in selected circumstances — may not be generally associated with community colleges, but the action will have a dramatic impact…
Headlines
Commentary: Lessons learned during my first year as a community college presidentEdSurgeMordecai Brownlee, president of Community College of Aurora in Colorado and a member of the AACC board of directors, outlines three key lessons he…
Funding roundup
Wake Technical Community College is launching the Wake Tech Reach Project, an initiative to increase the enrollment and success of first-generation and Latino college students. The project is supported by $600,000 in federal Community Project…
Headlines
As new ocean economy emerges, Santa Monica College, AltaSea at Port of LA ready to dive inDaily BreezeSanta Monica College has partnered with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, a non-profit center devoted to…
Washington Watch: House GOP plan for short-term Pell, loan policies
Leading House Republicans this month introduced a bill that would make major changes to federal student loan programs and expand Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term programs. House Republicans have positioned the Responsible Education Assistance…
Expanding tuition waivers can increase community college enrollments
There is a need for community and technical colleges across the country to consider the possibility and benefits of expanding tuition waivers for many potential students within their college districts. This proposal comes at a…
Headlines
Graduates leaning towards trade schools over traditional collegesTodayFor some recent high school graduates, the path to a well-paying job doesn’t necessarily include a four-year college experience. Housing, child care and other needs can derail degree….
AACC news & notes
Upcoming events Gain new leadership skillsThe AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute (FLI) and the Future Presidents Institute (FPI) both will be held October 5-7 in Washington, D.C. FLI is a three-day seminar designed…