The nation’s opioid epidemic has largely skipped college campuses, but that doesn’t mean higher education institutions are ignoring the problem. Considering that community colleges, in particular, are often the bedrock of their wider regions, some…
Upcoming events Register now for AACC’s Advocates in Action The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) encourages community colleges leaders to attend Advocates in Action, June 10-11 in Washington, D.C., to raise your voice on…
Policy and advocacy White House releases priorities for HEA reform The White House on Monday issued an overview of what it would like to see in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA), which…
Policy and advocacy Bumphus appointed to national advisory board AACC President and CEO Walter Bumphus will serve on the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, which was formed to advise the National Council for the American…
Upcoming events Register for the AACC Annual Convention Don’t miss out on the premier community college event of the year. Join AACC in Orlando, Florida, April 13–16 for the 99th Annual Convention. Want to jumpstart…
Policy & advocacy 116th Congress and community colleges The 116th Congress will debate a variety of issues of interest to community colleges and their students. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) summarizes some major…
Upcoming events Register for the AACC Annual Convention Join the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in Orlando, Florida, for the 99th Annual AACC Convention April 13–16, 2019. Keynote speakers are internationally renowned employee management…
Upcoming events Answer the call for proposals Share your knowledge at the 99th AACC Annual Convention April 13-16, 2019, in Orlando, Florida. Answer the Call for Proposals! AACC seeks proposals that reflect the best thinking…
Policy & advocacy Federal funding update Congressional negotiators have approved the final version of the fiscal year 2019 Labor, HHS and Education (LHHS) appropriations bill, and the news is mostly good for community colleges. The…
Upcoming events AACC convention calendar now online The American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) 99th Annual Convention will be held April 13-16, 2019, in Orlando, Florida. A calendar is available online with important dates, including…