CCAC Recognized as a Sustainability Champion by Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls Inc. presented the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) with a Sustainability Champions Award in recognition of the college's commitment to creating a more sustainable future for communities and increasing the focus on reducing carbon emissions.
Dr. Charlene Newkirk Appointed to National Commission
Dr. Charlene Newkirk, Southeast Region President, has been appointed to the Commission on Structured Pathways of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
CCAC Vice President Joins the Consortium for Public Education Board
The Community College of Allegheny County's new Vice President for Workforce Development has joined the Board of the Consortium for Public Education. Before her appointment, Debra Roach, Ph.D., served on the board's Future Ready Partnerships Advisory Committee, and she will continue to do so. A catalyst for advancement in K-12 education and workforce development, the Consortium for Public Education connects schools with partners and resources to support students in preparing for their futures.
Community College of Allegheny County’s COVID Mitigation Effort Makes Strides to Modernize Campus Infrastructure with Intelligent Lighting Technologies to Help Create Healthy, Safe and Energy Efficient Learning Environments
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) announced it is modernizing buildings across its four campuses and the West Hills Center, as well as its building automation system, with occupancy sensing, improved LED lighting control systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) platform as part of a COVID-19 mitigation initiative and infrastructure upgrade from Enlighted, a part of Building Robotics Inc., a Siemens company. Funded by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and accelerated by the need to help minimize COVID-19 exposure, the implementation will help increase the health and safety for students, faculty, staff and the community while shaping a smart, connected campus prepared for the future.