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U.S. Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh Stresses Community College Role in Creating Career Pathways
Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) Receives National Education Service Award; Bryce McKibben Wins Government Relations Award
February 9, 2022
U.S. Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh told attendees of the 2022 Community College National Legislative Summit Tuesday that the community college sector will play a critical role in the Biden Administration’s efforts to expand career pathways, including new opportunities for women, minorities, and rural communities.
First Lady Jill Biden, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Kick Off 2022 Community College National Legislative Summit
Both leaders pledge to continue the fight for community colleges.
February 8, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden kicked off the 2022 Community College National Legislative Summit Monday morning by emphatically stating that the Biden Administration will continue its ambitious efforts to support community colleges despite legislative setbacks.
2022 Community College National Legislative Summit
Washington, D.C.
February 6, 2022 to February 9, 2022
The National Legislative Summit is the premier community college advocacy event in Washington, DC, bringing together more than 1,000 community college leaders. The event shines a spotlight on the importance of our nation’s community colleges for Congress and the Administration.
Watch First Lady Jill Biden's NLS Remarks
February 7, 2022 9am Eastern
February 6, 2022
First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, spoke live from the Community College National Legislative Summit, on Monday, February 7 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.
ACCT Applauds New Funding & Guidance to Meet Students’ Basic Needs
January 20, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a new $198 million grant opportunity and new guidance on how colleges can use American Recue Plan Grant funds to meet students’ basic needs such as housing and food security; and guidance on how colleges can use existing data to connect students to other federal benefits, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Affordable Connectivity Program at the Federal Communications Commission.
Podcast: New Episodes of 'In the Know'
January 11, 2022
In the Know With ACCT is back!
Whether you’re a community college trustee, a president, a policymaker or someone with a passion for the community college movement, ACCT’s podcast is designed to get you in the know. Listen to provocative, informal conversations with visionaries and sector leaders in a portable format that’s more radio show than classroom.
Preparing for the 2022 Community College National Legislative Summit
December 9, 2021
The Association of Community College Trustees and the American Association of Community Colleges are pleased to host a webinar series focused on preparing attendees for the 2022 Community College National Legislative Summit (NLS).
ACCT/AACC Joint Statement on Build Back Better Framework
October 28, 2021
Today, President Biden unveiled a revised framework for the Build Back Better Act—budget reconciliation legislation aimed at further developing our country’s potential by investing in its human resources.
Rural Housing & USDA
Watch On-Demand
October 28, 2021
Please join us for the second webinar in ACCT's Strengthening Rural Community Colleges Learning Series to discuss USDA rural development loans to support housing on rural community college campuses.
ACCT/AACC Statement on America’s College Promise Provisions in Build Back Better Act
October 20, 2021
On behalf of the nation’s community colleges, we are disappointed to hear reports of the exclusion of the America’s College Promise Act from the Build Back Better Act that is before Congress. Community colleges provide relevant and affordable access to higher education and career training opportunities for nearly 12-million Americans each year. This legislation would mark a historical federal investment in ensuring these opportunities remain affordable and accessible.
