The last of the four rounds of the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College to Career Training (TAACCCT) grants wrapped up in September. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president of government relations at the…
It’s fall, and not so long ago college rankings were all the talk. Jolanta Juszkiewiczis director of policy analysis at the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts
Editor’s note: This article is part of a monthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. On weekend mornings in the…
It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, which is a great opportunity to spotlight the work community colleges do in preparing students for this profession. David BaimeDavid Baime is senior vice president for government relations at the…
The U.S. Education Department of Education (ED) on Monday outlined its detailed plans for a major regulatory review of accreditation and other key regulations. The review largely concerns academic activities and their interaction with the…
A bill to reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs includes a significant role for community colleges in aviation workforce training. Laurie Quarlesis a legislative resource associate at the American Association of Community Colleges.More Posts
The demand for highly skilled and educated workers continues to be one of the most pressing long-term workforce issues facing the country. Evon Waltersis president of Community College of Allegheny County’s Allegheny Campus and Homewood…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently issued proposed regulations that could significantly impact low-income immigrants who want to become legal permanent U.S. residents. Jim HermesJim Hermes is associate vice president of government relations at…
Editor’s note: This article is part of a monthly series provided by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations, an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges. The interviews have concluded, the…
Leading an institution with two campuses separated by more than 100 miles and a mountain pass can be a challenge, especially when the communities served are distinctly and uniquely focused. Carmen Simoneis president of Trinidad…