Community College Journal

The Community College Journal features articles by leading experts, opinions that put the news in perspective, coverage of higher education issues, and profiles of the field's leaders.

The digital Community College Journal is an enhancement of the print edition. Read the magazine from where you are, share content with your board and staff.

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Welcome to the February/March 2013 digital Community College Journal, a feature AACC provides members and subscribers. Read, download or print stories, and share articles with your colleagues electronically. When you are finished, the issue will be archived online for your future reference.

Advocacy helps leaders make the case for increased investment in higher education

In this issue:
The Advocates
By Heather Boerner
Fighting for access, funding, and what’s right for America’s community colleges.

Balancing Act
Featuring Rod Risley and Karen Stout
A mix of hard data and personal stories helps colleges make the case for increased investment.

Tech Support
By Andrea Hanstein
How social media, when used effectively, can improve college advocacy and fundraising programs.

Taking Action
Students and teachers make their voices heard in support of higher education.

News and Analysis
“Fiscal cliff” legislation includes wins for community colleges.
Analysis: Degree attainment has clear economic benefits for students.
Delta Cost Project says community colleges among hardest hit by recession.

Alumni Spotlight
The gift of giving.

Problem. Solution. Period.
St. Clair County Community College President Kevin A. Pollock shares a solution for maximizing student success.

POLICY Update
A look at AACC’s 2013 public policy priorities.

Facts at a Glance
Survey says base pay for community college leaders is up as much as 6 percent.