Past Events
Expanding Educational Opportunity for Incarcerated Students through Second Chance Pell
On Demand | 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
December 3, 2020
Community colleges are leading advocates to repeal the ban on Pell Grants for incarcerated students, which has been in place since 1994.
Improving Access and Affordability of Workforce Training with Short-Term Pell
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November 12, 2020
In today’s economy, more than 80 percent of jobs require some form of education or training beyond the high school level.
Increasing the Pell Maximum Award – An Imperative to Meet Students’ True College Costs
Watch On Demand
October 29, 2020
Pell grants are often referred to as the cornerstone of federal financial aid, as they help make college education affordable for students from low and moderate-income families. However, the purchasing power of the Pell grant has been steadily decreasing since 1972 when it covered over 70 percent of a student’s college costs. Today, the maximum Pell award covers around 30 percent of a student’s postsecondary education expenses.
2020 ACCT Leadership Congress
Virtual Event
October 5, 2020 to October 8, 2020
Join more than 2,000 trustees, presidents, chancellors, government officials, foundation representatives, and experts as we exchange critical information and ideas on successful new models, innovations, programs, and actively network with community college leaders from across the country.
Skills to Recover: A Capitol Hill Update and Forum for Postsecondary Advocates
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September 9, 2020
The federal response to the pandemic will directly impact the postsecondary world for the next several years. Postsecondary education is foundational to our country’s workforce pipeline, and community and technical colleges play a critical role in our current crisis. How are legislators thinking about the role of community and technical colleges in a time of crisis and adaptation, and how can you weigh in?
2020 New Trustees Governance Leadership Institute Online
The Fundamentals of Trusteeship
August 10, 2020 to October 10, 2020
Now, you can attend this dynamic trustee training institute from the comfort of your own home. All units will focus on different aspects of the fundamentals of effective trusteeship as we move our colleges forward bravely into the new world.
Latest Action in Washington Live
Watch On Demand
July 30, 2020
ACCT's public policy staff has been working tirelessly throughout the spring to advocate on behalf of community colleges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the 116th Congress draws to a close.
Improving Online Education
Watch On-Demand
July 29, 2020
Even as some campuses move toward physical re-opening, institutions need to consider the longer-term potential and implications of virtual learning. As more institutions go online, how will institutions and systems ensure high-quality online learning opportunities?
Navigating Enrollment Shifts
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July 15, 2020
The economic challenges that students and their families face as a result of the pandemic will likely mean significant changes in postsecondary enrollment.
Reskilling Displaced Workers
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July 1, 2020
Given the likelihood that many displaced workers will enroll in education and training, it is incumbent upon higher education to prioritize innovative delivery models to ensure these individuals can successfully - and quickly - attain the skills they need for immediate job placement.