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Save the Date October 5-8, 2008
RCCA 2008 Conference in Biloxi, MS

News: RCCA Executive Director Opening

cap• WHAT IS RCCA?

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An alliance of rural community colleges working to improve educational and economic prospects for their communities

A network for peer learning through conferences, campus/community visits, and technical assistance

A national voice for America’s rural community colleges and the communities they serve

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cap• WE HELP RURAL COMMUNITIES!

Focus on their assets

Honestly assess and address community problems

Work to build broad-based leadership and an inclusive, collaborative civic culture

Build commitment to equity and excellence

Seek out new ideas and encourage a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship

Understand the inextricable link between education and economic prosperity, and work simultaneously to improve education and build the regional economy


Wendy W. Cole,
Rural Community College Alliance
1000 Highway 91 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone: 601-484-0173
wendy@sig.msstate.edu

Marcie McLaughlin
Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI)
400 North Capital Street, NW
Suite 390
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-624-7843
mmclaughlin@rupri.org

 
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RCCA Executive Director Opening

Lynn Barnet receiving the George B. Autry award for service to and support of rural community colleges, awarded annual by the Rural Community College Alliance in honor of MDC’s founding president and visionary for the Rural Community College Initiative:

RCCA 2007 Photos and Videos Online!

Spring 2007 Newsletter published!

The RCCA Policy, Research and Advocacy Committee has outlined RCCA's policy agenda, principles, and strategiesSee here for more details.

RCCA membership is now open to individuals as well as institutions.  See more in Join RCCA.

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