Advocacy

The Government Relations Office of AACC aggressively represents the needs of the nation's community colleges and their students to federal policy makers. The association's government relations agenda covers a broad array of issues. Explore current developments here as well as an array of background materials concerning AACC advocacy efforts.

Advocacy News

Education Reconciliation Legislation Contains New Funding for Community Colleges, Pell Grants, and Other Key Programs

Work with Your Local Media to Help Pass the American Graduation Initiative

President Obama Supports Community Colleges in State of the Union Address

Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) Information

New Broadband Funds Prioritize Community Colleges

Congress Completes Action on FY 2010 Funding Bill

AACC's NEW Advocacy Toolkit

AACC has created customizable print advertisements, sample letter, fact sheet, and op/ed piece that will help member colleges make their case before state legislatures and key audiences. The pieces are customizable and focus on key community college issues. AACC and the Association of Community College Trustees have collaborated to develop this information that both organizations think will help colleges deliver a compelling message focused on the need for greater support.

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to visit the Advocacy Toolkit and download materials.