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 About AACC 

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The association represents almost 1,200 two-year, associate degree–granting institutions and more than 12 million students. Read more about Who We Are

 Our Mission

"Building a Nation of Learners by Advancing America's Community Colleges"

AACC strives to:

  • Provide a national voice and advocacy for the community college mission
  • Serve as a national information resource
  • Create opportunities for peer networking and interaction at all levels, professional initiatives, dialogue, and community-building
  • Facilitate collaboration among AACC staff and stakeholders
  • Encourage a shared commitment to the community college movement
  • Offer leadership and career development opportunities.

Read more about Our Mission

 Recent Position Statements
AACC Statement on Department of Education Regulation on "Gainful Employment"
07/27/2010 - AACC's position statement on the July 23, 2010 Department of Education proposed rule on gainful employment.
AACC Statement on Immigration
04/26/2010 - AACC calls upon Congress to pass the DREAM Act and to further fulfill its responsibility to enact a national immigration policy that is clear, fair, and that upholds our nation's founding principles as a land of sanctuary and opportunity.
AACC Statement on Community Colleges and Baccalaureate Attainment
10/19/2009 - Community colleges perform a wide variety of functions, including preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions.
AACC Position on Senate American Graduation Initiative
08/18/2009 - AACC strongly supports H.R. 3221, but believes that the Senate HELP Committee can make critical improvements to that bill's community college provisions.
AACC/AACT Joint Statement on Community College Priorities for 2009 National Legislative Summit
02/11/2009 - Joint AACC and ACCT statement on priorities for 2009 National Legislative Summit
 

 Contact Information

Mail: AACC
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036

Ph: 202.728.0200
Fax: 202.833.2467 or 202.223.9390

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