Washington Watch is produced by the AACC office of government relations and policy analysis. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has publicly released its formal top-line transition agenda for the incoming Biden administration. …
Congress continues to negotiate an economic stimulus package to follow the CARES Act, which was enacted in March. However, it remains unclear if lawmakers will be able to strike a final deal that President Donald…
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team has met with representatives from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to discuss priorities for the community college sector. AACC was asked to participate in three meetings, each of…
The Alamo Colleges District has announced a $1 million gift from Malú and Carlos Alvarez to fund scholarships for AlamoPROMISE students to help them reach their educational goals. “Mr. and Mrs. Alvarez recognize the challenges…
While Covid sidelined most MentorLinks activities planned for 2020, two faculty-led teams actually leveraged pandemic-related public health precautions to make progress toward their long-term goals to raise awareness of their colleges’ technician education programs. The…
DeLauro to chair House Appropriations CommitteeBig week on Capitol Hill for funding issues DeLauro to chair House Appropriations Committee Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) will serve as chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee for the…
It is imperative that community colleges be well-funded and supported to fulfill their key role in society and in the physical, economic and social rehabilitation and recovery of this country. Thankfully, community colleges have an…
Higher education software and service provider Ellucian is awarding 25 community colleges $20,000 each to help students who are struggling financially due to the pandemic. The PATH (Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving and Hope) Scholarship program aims…
Wallace State Community College (Alabama) recently received four grants totaling nearly $400,000 from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). A $459,000 ACCS grant will fund career technical dual-enrollment scholarships, which will help area high school…
Uplifting underserved populations is a compelling donor narrative, an effort buoyed in recent decades by endowments that fund scholarship opportunities and exciting new programming. “We have a great story to tell about giving,” says Mark…