OACC News
Ohio Community Colleges Applaud House Leaders for Strong Workforce and Education Investments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2025 Ohio Community Colleges Applaud House Leaders for Strong Workforce and Education Investments “Ohio’s community colleges extend our deepest gratitude to House Speaker Matt Huffman, House Finance Chair Brian Stewart, and House Workforce and Higher Education Committee Chairman Tom Young for their leadership in [...]
Ohio Community Colleges Enrollment Estimates Ahead of National Average
For Immediate Release February 12, 2025 Ohio Community Colleges Enrollment Estimates Ahead of National Average COLUMBUS – Ohio’s community colleges are leading the charge in higher education growth, with fall 2024 enrollment estimates surging by 6.4% compared to the previous year and outpacing the national average growth rate of [...]
OACC Statement on Ohio’s Higher Education Reform Bill (Senate Bill 1)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2025 Contact: Jim Lynch - (614) 832-7295 COLUMBUS, OH – “As a top workforce partner for Ohio employers and the best education value for students, Ohio’s community colleges commend the transparent and collaborative process that helped shape SB 83,” said Avi Zaffini, president and CEO [...]
Experienced Legislative Affairs Leader Tapped to Lead OACC’s Government Relations Efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 Contact: Jim Lynch - (614) 832-7295 COLUMBUS, OH – Katelyn Bowling, a veteran government affairs professional, has been named as the new Senior Director of Government Relations by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC). In this role, Bowling will lead OACC’s government relations [...]
Avi Zaffini Tapped to Lead Ohio Association of Community Colleges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2024 Contact: Jim Lynch Longtime Statehouse leader takes the helm at OACC as its 23 member colleges strengthen efforts to educate the workforce needed for Ohio’s transforming economy. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) has named veteran Statehouse leader Avi Zaffini [...]
Head of Innovative Ohio Community College Success Center Promoted to New Leadership Role
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2024 Contact: Jim Lynch Laura Rittner to Become VP of Operations & Student Success after a Decade of Achievement at OACC COLUMBUS, OH – Laura Rittner, executive director of a groundbreaking center aimed at boosting outcomes for Ohio’s community college students has been promoted [...]