Practical ideas for real-world challenges
When Evi de Bois looks at a prototype of a portable, solar-powered water pump that her student team from California’s Feather River College (FRC) developed, she thinks about how it can help her fiancé, who…
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12 teams advance to ‘Innovation Challenge’ finals
A dozen student teams from community colleges will participate in the final round of the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC), an annual national competition that asks two-year college student teams to develop STEM-based solutions to…
AACC news & notes
Upcoming events Enhance your leadership skillsThe next AACC John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute (Roueche-FLI) and Future Presidents Institute (FPI) will take place June 1-3 in Washington, D.C. Roueche-FLI is designed for department chairs, deans,…
AACC news & notes
Upcoming events Check out the AACC Annual scheduleThe schedule for AACC Annual is available online. There are more than 200 sessions falling within six tracks, meaning there’s sure to be something for everyone in the…
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Legislature removes disincentive for community colleges’ online classes Sheridan Press In Wyoming, distance education and in-person classes will soon be treated equally when it comes to how the state reimburses community colleges for the courses…
Championing the Innovation Challenge
Diane Rhodes did not know anything about the Community College Innovation Challenge prior to Xavier Cotton, a student in her computer science courses at Front Range Community College, and Cristian Madrazo, asking her to mentor…
AACC news & notes
Upcoming events Register for AACC AnnualAACC Annual provides an opportunity for community college professionals to network and learn. The 2023 meeting will take place April 1-4 in Denver. Keynote speakers include former Daily Show host…
Competition fosters STEM ideas to address real-world problems
The application for the 2023 Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) opens on January 17. The competition gives teams of community college students the opportunity to win cash prizes and gain experts’ advice on their innovative…
AACC news & notes
Upcoming events See you at AACC AnnualJoin us for the 2022 AACC Annual April 30–May 3 in New York City. Check out the schedule and register. Remember that all attendees must be fully vaccinated and…
Calling student innovators
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is accepting applications for its annual Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC), which encourages student innovation in STEM that can address real-world challenges. The competition, held in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF),…