Washington Watch is produced by the AACC office of government relations and policy analysis. A bipartisan group of senators and representatives on Monday released two bills comprising a $908 billion Covid relief package. One of…
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. …
Workforce development is at the forefront of everyone’s mind as we continue to navigate the pressures of the pandemic and its impact on the nation’s workforce. From closed businesses and lost jobs to health and…
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…
Well before the pandemic struck, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) was in search of something more, something bigger, to tell its story. The Michigan college found its solution in an expanded advertising program with regional…
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According to Measure of America, the number of teens and young adults disconnected from both work and school in the United States fell for the eighth year in a row, from a recession-fueled high of…
As colleges continue online instruction for spring 2021, it is important for student services, success and support professionals to consider the impact on students, their success and outcomes. Now more than ever, it is important…
Washington Watch is produced by the AACC office of government relations and policy analysis. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) on Tuesday released drafts of all 12 appropriations bills to fund the federal government…
In today’s higher education landscape, community colleges face new and unexpected challenges. In this Covid era, attracting students and retaining those currently enrolled has become more difficult than ever before. It’s natural to “hope for…