Association of Community College Trustees

Thanks to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey for proclaiming April Community College Month in your state! Governor Ivey joins Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in celebrating the value and importance of community colleges—which we believe is the #BestDecisionEver for so many, and we know that people from every walk of life can agree on. Only 46 states to go! Happy #CCMonth!

"Shelton State Community College added more than $309 M to West Alabama's economy during the 2023-24 academic year, according to a study by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/esF7kVtP

Even with increases in undergrad enrollment since Fall 2022, #commcolleges have not fully rebounded to 2019 Pre-Pandemic enrollment levels. However, 2-year institutions are seeing greater undergraduate growth than their counterparts. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eTcWG9MA

Governor Ned Lamont has officially proclaimed April 2025 as Community College Month in Connecticut!🥳#BestDecisionEver Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezuquKpv

Is your college hosting a #CCMonth open house like Mohawk Valley Community College is?

"Community colleges are the backbone of higher education…" Read Michigan representative, Greg Markkanen's full statement following testimony at a House appropriations subcommittee hearing on higher education and #commcolleges: https://lnkd.in/eiC7sSV9

Thank you for showing President Jee Hang Lee around your campus, Dr. Greg Mosier, and happy #CCMonth!

According to a 2024 Gallup survey, 58% of Americans say they have a great deal of confidence in two-year colleges versus 11% who have confidence in four-year colleges. More people each year are recognizing the educational power and affordability that community colleges including Bergen provide to students. Community college students are continuing to make the #BestDecisionEver by choosing quality education and a strong professional network. Join Bergen in celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth by following Association of Community College Trustees and #CCMonth! #bergencc #learnbelongsucceed #paramus #nj #njcommunitycolleges #communitycolleges

It's #CCMonth, and we're #ParklandProud to tell you why attending a community college is the #BestDecisionEver by highlighting student programs and stories all month long starting with our Parkland Student Ambassadors! Your Parkland Student Ambassadors are a multicultural, open-minded, approachable group of students who work with the Admissions department to go above and beyond in providing a welcoming environment to campus visitors. Stay tuned as we introduce each ambassador throughout the rest of the year! Join us in showing the world why attending a community college is the #BestDecisionEver. Tag your messages with #CCMonth and Association of Community College Trustees. 🐍💚🐍

"North Country alumni tell us that attending NCCC was the best decision they ever made. Those alumni can be found in every corner of the North Country, and beyond. They are the nurses and health care workers in our hospitals, physician’s offices, and nursing homes. They are peace officers in our region’s police departments. They are the teachers, counselors, and childcare workers helping prepare and care for the next generation. They are small business owners, emergency first responders, backcountry guides, artists, and beyond that ensure the vitality and vibrancy of our communities. And the list goes on. For these reasons alone, setting aside a time like Community College Month to consider the impact of and investments in community colleges is a worthwhile venture. But there is more. In New York State, community college enrollments have been on the increase and closer to home at NCCC, we’ve experienced upticks in enrollment for five consecutive semesters. But enrollment, which is critically important, is only one measurement of impact. Economics is also an important consideration when investing in a community college education. A recent economic impact study of North Country conducted by Lightcast highlighted three important findings related to investments in community colleges, and in particular NCCC. Using data from 2022-2023, they found that -NCCC graduates realized a 24% increase in their annual average earnings when compared to those with a high school diploma only. Those same graduates saw nearly six times the benefits compared to the cost of attending college, with the potential for higher future earnings, -The local economy experienced a significant boost, with the College’s operations generating $12.5 million regional income due to College payroll and other spending, and -The total economic impact, including multipliers, was $47.7 million, supporting nearly 700 jobs in the region. Whether one is a student or a parent of a community college student, a community member or a community leader, a taxpayer or a lawmaker, there is much to be encouraged by and about community colleges. And that makes celebrating and investing in their work a valuable endeavor." #CCMonth #BestDecisionEver https://lnkd.in/ggRnp9Bm