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Edison President
Joins AACC Board of Directors in D.C.
Recently accepting appointment to serve on the American Association of
Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors, Edison President Dr.
Doreen Larson made her first trip to Washington, D.C. to join
colleagues from across the nation.
The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for community colleges at
the national level and works closely with directors of state offices to
inform and affect state policy. The AACC Board of Directors acts as
leading advocates and liaisons for community college initiatives at the
federal, state and local levels.
Dr. Larson attended the weeklong summit to complete orientation and
discuss various topics of importance, including America’s College
Promise Act, College Completion, and other activities that impact
community colleges nationwide.
“I am excited to share the accomplishments of Ohio’s Community Colleges
with my colleagues across the country as well as glean new ideas and
best practices from other AACC institutions to bring back to Ohio,”
said Dr. Larson.
Elected as one of 32 members of the AACC Board of Trustees, Dr. Larson
serves as the co-chair of the AACC Commission on Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion and is a member of the AACC Committee on Membership and
Professional Development.
The mission of the AACC is to build a nation of learners by advancing
America’s community colleges. The national commission supports and
promotes its member colleges through policy initiatives, innovative
programs, research and information and strategic outreach to business
and industry and the national news media. It promotes community
colleges through five strategic action areas: recognition and advocacy
for community colleges; student access, learning, and success;
community college leadership development; economic and workforce
development; and global and intercultural education.
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