American Association of Community Colleges

09/03/2026

Michigan panel seeks state-funded dual-enrollment expansion -- A Michigan task force is recommending a major shift in how the state finances dual enrollment, urging lawmakers to create a dedicated reimbursement system that would remove much of the financial burden currently borne by local school districts and expand access to college courses for high school students.

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A Michigan task force is recommending a major shift in how the state finances dual enrollment, urging lawmakers to create a dedicated reimbursement system that would remove much of the financial burden currently borne by local school districts and expand access to college courses for high school stu...

09/03/2026

Lowe’s Foundation launches workforce coalition -- The Lowe’s Foundation on Tuesday announced a new national coalition to address the nation’s skilled-trades workforce shortage by bringing together community colleges, employers, workforce organizations and industry partners with a goal of helping train and develop 1 million skilled-trades professionals by 2035.

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The Lowe’s Foundation on Tuesday announced a new national coalition to address the nation’s skilled-trades workforce shortage by bringing together community colleges, employers, workforce organizations and industry partners with a goal of helping train and develop 1 million skilled-trades profes...

09/03/2026

SNAPSHOT — Front Range Community College President Colleen Simpson (right) welcomes Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colorado) to see firsthand the Colorado college's auto tech, healthcare and other programs. (Photo: FRCC)

09/03/2026

Community colleges looking to strengthen workforce programs and respond to local labor shortages have a new resource at their disposal.

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Community colleges looking to strengthen workforce programs and respond to local labor shortages have a new resource at their disposal. A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that all 55 of the nation's largest metropolitan areas are projected to face...

09/03/2026

A new campaign to ease credit for prior learning -- The American Association of Community Colleges is among 19 higher education organizations endorsing a national effort to make it easier for students to receive credit for learning they have already completed, whether through previous college coursework, military service, work experience, dual enrollment, apprenticeships or industry-recognized credentials.

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The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is among 19 higher education organizations endorsing a national effort to make it easier for students to receive credit for learning they have already completed, whether through previous college coursework, military service, work experience, dual...

09/02/2026

📣 Get ready for Advocates in Action!

Join the AACC government relations team on September 10 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a special Pre-Advocates in Action Briefing Webinar.

The team will preview AACC’s “Blue Sheet,” outlining the latest federal legislative priorities that Advocates in Action attendees will take to Capitol Hill the following week.

📅 September 10, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. ET
💻 Webinar

Register now: https://bit.ly/4qciSN5
Please note: This webinar is limited to registrants from AACC member institutions.

09/01/2026

'Lead Through the Noise' -- A special edition of AACC's Future Leaders and Presidents Institutes on Sept. 28-30 in Washington, D.C., will focus on the skills needed to better navigate top-of-mind challenges on today's campuses. Register today! Registration closes September 4th: https://lnkd.in/gvVW3kfY

08/31/2026

CHESS shows promise of shared services -- As community colleges nationwide grapple with enrollment shifts, rising costs and staffing challenges, six New Mexico institutions are demonstrating how collaboration can improve efficiency while preserving local control.

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As community colleges nationwide grapple with enrollment shifts, rising costs and staffing challenges, six New Mexico institutions are demonstrating how collaboration can improve efficiency while preserving local control. Through the Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS), the co...

08/31/2026

Happy Monday. Here is what you need to know this week.