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	<title>Welcome to the MACC Blog!</title>
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	<description>Tracking Completion at Maryland&#039;s Community Colleges</description>
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		<title>MACC Names Dr. Bernard Sadusky, Interim State Schools Superintendent, as Executive Director</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/25/macc-names-dr-bernard-sadusky-interim-state-schools-superintendent-as-executive-director/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) has named Dr. Bernard J. Sadusky, the Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) current Interim State Superintendent of Schools, as its new executive director. Dr. Sadusky will begin his new post at MACC &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/25/macc-names-dr-bernard-sadusky-interim-state-schools-superintendent-as-executive-director/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>MACC Leaders Write to Governor, Urging Convening of Special Session to Replace &#8216;Doomsday&#8217; Budget</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/23/macc-leaders-write-to-governor-urging-convening-of-special-session-to-replace-doomsday-budget/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/23/macc-leaders-write-to-governor-urging-convening-of-special-session-to-replace-doomsday-budget/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A chaotic ending to this year’s Maryland General Assembly session led to the automatic enactment of a so-called “Doomsday” budget for the state in fiscal year 2013, which, for Maryland’s community colleges, meant a 10 percent reduction in state aid. &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/23/macc-leaders-write-to-governor-urging-convening-of-special-session-to-replace-doomsday-budget/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Community College Presidents Speak Out Against Pension Cost Shift, Leading to Modified Plan</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/02/community-college-presidents-speak-out-against-pension-cost-shift-leading-to-modified-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/02/community-college-presidents-speak-out-against-pension-cost-shift-leading-to-modified-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maryland community college presidents &#8212; joined by administrators, faculty and staff from around the state &#8212; spoke out in strong opposition to the proposed shifting of pension costs for community college faculty and staff, from the state to the counties. &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/04/02/community-college-presidents-speak-out-against-pension-cost-shift-leading-to-modified-plan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Guy Altieri Commentary on the Pension Shift Cost Equation: “If a Train Leaves Annapolis at…”</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/03/01/dr-guy-altieri-commentary-on-the-pension-shift-cost-equation-%e2%80%9cif-a-train-leaves-annapolis-at%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/03/01/dr-guy-altieri-commentary-on-the-pension-shift-cost-equation-%e2%80%9cif-a-train-leaves-annapolis-at%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maryland Community Colleges]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://mdacc.org/blog/?p=264</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With debate heating up in Annapolis over the proposed shifting of pension costs from the state to the counties, the Maryland Association of Community Colleges is urging legislators to oppose this legislation and has joined forces with a statewide &#8220;Stop &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/03/01/dr-guy-altieri-commentary-on-the-pension-shift-cost-equation-%e2%80%9cif-a-train-leaves-annapolis-at%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Student Advocacy Day: Hundreds Turn Out to Annapolis to Make Voices Heard for State Funding!</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/02/17/student-advocacy-day-hundreds-turn-out-to-annapolis-to-make-voices-heard-for-state-funding/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/02/17/student-advocacy-day-hundreds-turn-out-to-annapolis-to-make-voices-heard-for-state-funding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Maryland Community Colleges]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Much of the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session in Annapolis can be grueling for state legislators and advocates alike. But few days, if any, are as inspiring to all involved as the annual Community College Student Advocacy Day, which brings &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/02/17/student-advocacy-day-hundreds-turn-out-to-annapolis-to-make-voices-heard-for-state-funding/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hundreds from 16 Community Colleges to Rally on Student Advocacy Day in Annapolis, Feb. 9!</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/02/06/hundreds-from-16-community-colleges-to-rally-on-student-advocacy-day-in-annapolis-feb-9/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/02/06/hundreds-from-16-community-colleges-to-rally-on-student-advocacy-day-in-annapolis-feb-9/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, hundreds of students representing all 16 Maryland community colleges will speak with one voice in the state capital, urging lawmakers to help keep community colleges affordable by supporting full funding in the Governor’s FY2013 budget. &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/02/06/hundreds-from-16-community-colleges-to-rally-on-student-advocacy-day-in-annapolis-feb-9/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>This Month&#8217;s &#8216;News and Updates&#8217; From MACC&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/01/18/this-months-news-and-updates-from-macc/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/01/18/this-months-news-and-updates-from-macc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our January newsletter is out! This month&#8217;s edition features a recap of MACC&#8217;s recent Summit on Completion, with excerpts from the keynote presentation by Dr. Uri Treisman of the University of Texas. Also in the newsletter, a summary of the &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/01/18/this-months-news-and-updates-from-macc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Video Look Back… at MACC&#8217;s 2nd Annual Statewide Summit on Completion!</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/01/04/test-embed/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/01/04/test-embed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>site admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s a quick highlights video… of a spectacular day, as more than 400 community college administrators, faculty and staff from across the state gathered together at CCBC Catonsville on December 9 for MACC’s 2nd Annual “Summit on Completion.” Attendees shared best practices &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2012/01/04/test-embed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>More Than 400 Turn Out for Maryland Association of Community Colleges&#8217; 2nd &#8216;Summit on Completion&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2011/12/17/more-than-400-turn-out-for-maryland-association-of-community-colleges-2nd-summit-on-completion/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2011/12/17/more-than-400-turn-out-for-maryland-association-of-community-colleges-2nd-summit-on-completion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Completion Agenda]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 400 community college administrators, faculty and staff from across the state &#8212; along with Maryland Higher Education Secretary Danette Howard and  other prominent education leaders &#8212; gathered for MACC&#8217;s 2nd Annual &#8220;Summit on Completion,&#8221; on December 9. Attendees shared &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2011/12/17/more-than-400-turn-out-for-maryland-association-of-community-colleges-2nd-summit-on-completion/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Federal Report to Recommend Revised Methodology For Tracking Community College Completion</title>
		<link>http://mdacc.org/blog/2011/11/30/federal-report-to-recommend-revised-methodology-for-tracking-community-college-completion/</link>
		<comments>http://mdacc.org/blog/2011/11/30/federal-report-to-recommend-revised-methodology-for-tracking-community-college-completion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not only are community colleges making great progress toward improving student completion success, they are also making huge strides in urging education policymakers, nationally, to develop a more accurate and effective methodology for tracking graduation rates and other measures of &#8230; <a href="http://mdacc.org/blog/2011/11/30/federal-report-to-recommend-revised-methodology-for-tracking-community-college-completion/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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