Episodes

Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Get to Know Carrie Warick-Smith, ACCT’s New Vice President of Public Policy
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
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!

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Preparing for the 2022 National Legislative Summit
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
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.

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Get to Know Jee Hang Lee, ACCT’s New President and CEO
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
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.

Tuesday May 11, 2021
Strengthening Rural Community Colleges PART 2
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
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 Community College in California. The conversation picks back up with discussion of housing options for students. This conversation was recorded on zoom, so please excuse a few brief dips in audio quality.

Tuesday May 04, 2021
Strengthening Rural Community Colleges PART 1
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
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 Community College in California. ACCT’s Senior Vice President Jee Hang Lee provides an introduction. This is part one of a two part episode.