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Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

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What it does

Seeks to broaden the base of educational opportunity and human resource development through development of campuses and centers.

When it meets

First Thursday of most months

Links

Homepage

12 members

Kevin Kinross
Chair, joined 1/18/2011
Mary Ann Eisenreich
Vice Chair, joined 3/6/2012
Martha Isler
Secretary, joined 9/15/2004
John Palmiere
Assistant Treasurer, joined 7/1/2005
Jay Costa Jr
Treasurer, joined 5/15/2004
Alan Shepard
Member, joined 4/18/2023
Elayne Arrington
Member, joined 2/4/2014
Guillermo Velazquez
Member, joined 12/13/22
James Sacco
Member, joined 1/18/2011
LaShawn M. Burton-Faulk
Member, joined 3/22/2022
Liz Fishback
Member, joined 11/24/2020
Timothy E. Chesleigh
Member, joined 4/18/2023

5 prior members

Elizabeth Monroe
Served as Assistant Secretary 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2024
Mona Generett
Served as Chair 12/11/2001 - 4/23/2027
William T. Cagney
Served as Member 5/15/2010 - 12/31/2027
Emily Skopov
Served as Member 3/30/2021 - 12/31/2024
Daria Crawley
Served as Member 4/12/22 - 12/31/2027

Stories

Timeline: Pittsburgh higher ed responds to Trump moves, including CMU probe
March 14, 2025
For teens with disabilities, transition to adulthood varies widely by school
March 10, 2025
Will it be easier for Pittsburgh families to access federal financial aid this year?
December 26, 2024
Sometimes teens don’t imagine success — unless we meet them where they are and show them a path
November 15, 2024
With youth arrests down, it’s a great time to reform juvenile justice, advocates say
October 18, 2024
Each year, scores of accepted students drop out before college starts. What’s behind the college ‘melt?’
August 20, 2024
From Pittsburgh to professional life: Where are college graduates now?
June 26, 2024
Innamorato focus on ‘new voices’ reaches into boards heavy with longtime hands
May 2, 2024
Fines for youthful violations can linger for years. A bill would end that.
April 3, 2024
After pandemic disruption, enrollment at CCAC stabilizes
January 23, 2024
In 2023, Pittsburgh and Allegheny county news overflowed — and the shelters did, too
December 29, 2023
With the value of a degree in doubt, high schoolers are exploring other routes
November 13, 2023
Open to the public? Commissions in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County all over the board on transparency
October 16, 2023
Exec candidates make no promises of free CCAC as Allegheny County debates college’s funding, role
October 10, 2023
Pittsburgh higher ed steps up sexual assault interventions ahead of annual spike in cases
September 6, 2023
Most community college students hope to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree. CCAC students have better odds than others nationwide
July 10, 2023
CCAC has lost half its student body since 2010. As fewer students show, the consequences for Pittsburgh grow.
May 8, 2023
We asked Pittsburgh higher ed institutions what they are doing to address sexual violence. This is what they said.
October 4, 2022
CCAC’s enrollment dropped during the pandemic. What could this mean for Allegheny County?
February 15, 2022
Borrowed future: Student loans add years of debt to a college degree. These Pittsburgh borrowers reflect on lessons learned.
April 12, 2021
Five ways COVID-19 will continue to change Pittsburgh college life this spring
January 13, 2021
The greenhouse gas emissions of Pittsburgh’s largest buildings are now public. The city hopes transparency will make them cleaner.
September 25, 2020
Without new funding sources, the Pittsburgh Promise scholarship faces an uncertain future
February 27, 2019
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