QUERIES

This page provides a compilation of responses to questions that have been posed to State Directors. The queries pertain to key issues that are relevant to the operation of Community College systems.

Click on each question below to view the data from each state that has submitted a response.

State Legislation on Developmental/Remedial Courses
1) Has your state passed legislation that prohibits four year public institutions from offering developmental/remedial courses, thereby making community colleges solely responsible for developmental/remedial education, and

2) Do you see this as positive or negative for community colleges in your state and why?

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding
To help prepare for testimony to be delivered to the Senate regarding federal funds to support public education jobs, AACC would like to know:

1) Did Community Colleges in your state received funds through the ARRA state fiscal stabilization fund?

2) Looking ahead, what is the need in your state that another infusion of these types of funds might help address?  What percentage budget cuts are you experiencing or expecting to experience?  Are you facing layoffs or enrollment caps/unserved students?

Lobbying Rules
Does your state have any similar requirements for college officials? 

Concurrent Enrollment Guidelines
Request for feedback regarding guideline development for dual enrollment.

High School Diploma Requirements
Excluding dual/concurrent enrollment (HS and College) does your state have a policy or statute that requires students enrolling in community college to have a HS diploma or equivalent?

Veterans' Programs
Are there any STATEWIDE or REGIONAL efforts in your state to deliver training programs to military veterans, particularly in non credit licensure or certification programs?

Perspectives on Payments in Lieu of Taxes
This query that you see below came from one of our campuses and if any of you have any relevant perspectives to share, I would appreciate hearing from you.  AACC has no position on this issue, but perhaps you have some experience with the issue that would be of benefit this president.  The problem sounds like one that is probably not unique.

If you would like to add your state's data in response to any of these questions, please email your response to Katharine Carter at kcarter@aacc.nche.edu

Charlie Earl, Chair
July 1, 2010- June 30, 2011
National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges
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