Episodes
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
EP 125: Increasing Workforce Equity through Skills-Based Hiring
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
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.
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
EP 124: Houston Community College System vs. Wilson (featuring Ira Shepard)
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
On Your Radar: A Closer Look into the Legislative Priorities of the 118th Congress
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
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 Washington, D.C.
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
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 leading community college organizations. This project is underwritten by Cengage.