American Association of Community Colleges

Non-profit OrganizationsUnited States51-200 Employees

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is a United States–based nonprofit organization formed to advocate on behalf of the nation’s more than 1,000 community colleges. Founded in 1920, it serves as a national resource for policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at strengthening the role and impact of community colleges within higher education and workforce development. The organization operates in the nonprofit sector and engages a professional staff to support its mission and activities across the country.

AACC’s activities include convening leaders, developing programs, and coordinating efforts that address institutional readiness, workforce development, and small and rural college needs. Its work targets colleges, administrators, and related stakeholders seeking guidance and collaboration to improve access, readiness, and transformation in the community college system. Recent developments show continued engagement with the field through appointments and commissions related to institutional infrastructure, small and rural colleges, and college readiness, reflecting its ongoing role in shaping national discourse and practice in this sector.

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