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EP 126: Silent Sufferers: Addressing Mental Health in...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2023/04/18

On this episode of "In the Know", we’re tackling all things mental health! We’ll sit down with a representative from TimelyCare and a licensed counselor at Amarillo College to discuss access to mental health services and trends we’re seeing among students on our campuses.

34:14

EP 125: Increasing Workforce Equity through...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2023/03/29

On this episode of in the know—ACCT’s Steve Jurch sits down with Bridgette Gray from Opportunity@Work and Kermit Kaleba from the Lumina Foundation to discuss a new project focused on creating a more efficient pipeline from community colleges to the workforce. We’ll discuss the importance of skills-based hiring and how it can help employers meet their need for competent workers while closing the employment gap for minority communities.

21:55

EP 124: Houston Community College System vs. Wilson...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2023/01/31

On this episode of "In the Know", ACCT's Andy Laine sits down with career lawyer, Ira Shepard to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in the Houston Community College vs. Wilson case. With very little precedent for cases dealing with the function of a community college board, we'll pinpoint the ruling's significance and how it may affect board member relations moving forward.

22:47

On Your Radar: A Closer Look into the Legislative...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2023/01/18

This episode of “In the Know” features an in-depth discussion with ACCT's Vice President of Public Policy, Carrie Warick-Smith, Director of Government Relations, Jose Miranda, and Senior Government Relations Associate, Rosario Duran. We'll take a closer look at the legislative priorities for the 118th Congress and the policy changes that could affect how community colleges serve students. We'll also preview the upcoming Community College National Legislative Summit happening February 5-8 in

25:14

Understanding the Digital Learning Pulse Survey with...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/03/22

On this episode of In the Know ACCT's Director of Strategic Communications, David Conner, and I spoke with Hester Tinti-Kane, Senior Marketing Director at Cengage and Jeff Seaman, Director of Bay View Analytics about the Digital Learning Pulse Survey: Student, Faculty and Administrator Perspective on Digital Learning in the Community College. Bay View Analytics conducted this survey of higher education students, faculty and administrators between October 20 and November 8, 2021 in partnership with

19:15

What Community Colleges Need to Know about the 2022...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/03/17

This is an episode of Need to Know, a more policy-focused offshoot of In the Know. Today, we're talking about appropriations with Carrie Warick-Smith and José Miranda. Carrie is ACCT's Vice President of Public Policy and José is ACCT's Senior Government Relations Associate. We talk about new developments in the appropriations process and updates to programs that are of interest to community colleges. Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Fact Sheet ACCT LAW Alerts

37:15

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh Addresses Community...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/03/15

This episode of In the Know features United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh’s address to community college leaders at the 2022 National Legislative Summit, with an introduction by Pam Eddinger, president of Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts. This episode also features an extensive Q&A the secretary did with community college leaders. There is a lot of great information here, so even if you were at the NLS, I think this is worth listening to again. Please feel free to reach out to

14:15

Get to Know ACCT Board Chair Judge Jim Cooksey

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/03/08

On this episode of In the Know, I spoke with Judge Jim Cooksey, ACCT Board Chair and Trustee at Moberly Area Community College in Missouri. We spoke about his path to becoming a trustee, and the theme for this year's annual Congress theme, "Improving the Lives of Entire Families." Registration is now open, as is the call for presentations.

30:12

Lumina Foundation’s Million Dollar Community College...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/03/01

On this episode of In the Know, David Conner and Jacob Bray spoke with Shauna Davis and Mary Laphen from the Lumina Foundation. Shauna is the Strategy Director for Community College Participation and Mary is the Strategy Officer for Participation. We spoke about Lumina's Million Dollar Community College Challenge, a grant opportunity to support brand building and strategic marketing efforts for community colleges.

31:29

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Addresses...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/02/22

This episode of In the Know features Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s address to community college leaders at the 2022 National Legislative Summit. Secretary Cardona has a long history of advocating for public education and community colleges. He is an inspiring leader, and I think you’ll enjoy what he has to say. This episode also features a Q&A with Secretary Cardona moderated by ACCT Chair-Elect, Rose Benavidez. Thank you for listening to this episode of In the Know, and thank you again to

41:36

2022 Community College Legislative Priorities with...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/02/15

On this episode of In the Know, ACCT’s Vice President of Public Policy, Carrie Warick-Smith, ACCT’s Senior Government Affairs Associate, José Miranda, AACC’s Senior Vice President for Government Relations, David Baime, and AACC’s Associate Vice President for Government Relations, Jim Hermes, discuss the 2022 community college priorities. This session was recorded at the 2022 National Legislative Summit, and was moderated by William Serrata, President of El Paso Community College in Texas. If you

29:37

Helping Student Parents Succeed with Nicole Lynn Lewis

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/02/08

On this episode of In the Know, I spoke to Nicole Lynn Lewis, Founder and CEO of Generation Hope, a non-profit based in the DC area that works to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility. Generation Hope engages education and policy partners to drive systemic change and provides direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. Nicole has a very inspiring story and valuable

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Get to Know Carrie Warick-Smith, ACCT’s New Vice...

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/02/01

On this episode of In the Know, ACCT’s Director of Strategic Communications, David Conner, and I spoke with ACCT’s new Vice President of Public Policy, Carrie Warick-Smith. Carrie is coming to ACCT from the National College Attainment Network where she gained extensive insight into the issues effecting community colleges and community college students. She has a lot to offer ACCT, and I think you all will enjoy getting to know her. We’re truly excited to welcome Carrie to ACCT!

14:35

Preparing for the 2022 National Legislative Summit

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/01/25

On this episode of In the Know, ACCT's Digital Media and Communications Specialist, Jacob Bray, talks with Jose Miranda, ACCT’s Senior Government Relations Associate, about the upcoming National Legislative Summit. They talk about federal policies attendees should be ready to learn about, and some logistical details. You can find more information on ACCT's NLS website, nls.acct.org, or feel free to email Jose at publicpolicy@acct.org with any questions.

21:31

Get to Know Jee Hang Lee, ACCT’s New President and CEO

In the Know with ACCT ·

2022/01/11

Welcome to Season 4 of In the Know with ACCT. In this Episode, David Conner and Jacob Bray talk to Jee Hang Lee about how he fell in love with community colleges and his plans for ACCT as the association's new President and CEO. Jee Hang's next town hall meeting is on January 14th. Click here for more information on how to participate. Additionally, click here to register for the 2022 National Legislative Summit. Thanks for listening, we'll see you next week.

30:33

Strengthening Rural Community Colleges PART 2

In the Know with ACCT ·

2021/05/11

This episode of In the Know features in-depth discussion of ACCT’s most recent report, Strengthening Rural Community Colleges Innovations and Opportunities, which was researched and written by ACCT’s Senior Program Manager Rachel Rush-Marlowe. Travis Reindl, Senior Communications Officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation moderates a conversation between Dave Loope, President of Beaufort Community College in North Carolina, and Martha Garcia, Superintendent and President of Imperial Valley

30:00

Strengthening Rural Community Colleges PART 1

In the Know with ACCT ·

2021/05/04

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Trustee Fundamentals: Trusteeship and Student Success

In the Know with ACCT ·

2021/04/20

This is the Seventh in a series of episodes dedicated to the fundamentals of community college governance. In this series, Jaci King, co-editor of the recently released Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance, Second Edition, interviews chapter authors about how to govern. In this episode, the tables turn as ACCT’s David Conner and Colleen Allen interview Jaci and discuss trusteeship and student success. There are a couple of great stories in here that I think you’ll

24:37

Trustee Fundamentals: Board Planning and Monitoring

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2021/04/13

This is the Sixth in a series of episodes dedicated to the fundamentals of community college governance. In this series, Jaci King, co-editor of the recently released Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance, Second Edition, interviews chapter authors about how to govern. In this episode, Dr. Eduardo Marti discusses Board Planning and Monitoring. Dr. Marti is an experienced educator who has led several community colleges with distinction for more than 25 years, Dr

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Trusteeship Fundamentals: Board and CEO Relations

In the Know with ACCT ·

2021/04/06

This is the fifth in a series of episodes dedicated to the fundamentals of community college governance. In this series, Jaci King, co-editor of the recently released Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance, Second Edition, interviews chapter authors about how to govern. In this episode, Ken Burke and Dr. Mary Spilde discuss the relationship between a board and CEO. Ken serves as the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Pinellas County, Florida. Burke has

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