Upcoming LIVE Webinars
We invite you to register and join the following virtual offerings for ACCT members:
(POSTPONED-WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE NEW DATE)
Working with Challenging Board Members, Part 2.
While each board member brings their own perspectives, effective board members approach their role with an open mind and a clear understanding of the responsibilities of a public official. In this webinar, ACCT Consultant Pamila Fisher, Ed.D., will share strategies for working with challenging colleagues and building a cohesive, high-functioning board dedicated to advancing the college’s mission and serving the best interests of the community.
June 11, 2025, 3:00 PM ET
ACCT Awards Informational Webinar
Join us for an informational webinar to:
Learn what awards are available and who is eligible.
Find out how to submit a nomination, what information is required, etc.
Meet a previous award recipient, and hear their perspectives on the process.
Ask ACCT staff questions and troubleshoot nomination challenges.
With the deadline fast approaching, let’s take your nomination over the finish line! Register here.
June 17, 2025, 4:00 PM ET
Parliamentary Procedures for Community College Trustees
Join Professional Registered Parliamentarian Connie Deford, former president of the National Association of Parliamentarians, for an interactive overview, including: Basic Parliamentary Rules, Quorum, Agenda, Standard Order of Business, Handling a Motion, Various Types of Motions, Methods of Voting, Rules for Small Board, Your Questions Answered. Register here
Facilitator: Connie Deford - PRP – Specialized Expert, ACCT Consultant
June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
From Data to Action: Student Wellbeing, Financial Stability, and Success Indicators Across the Community College Landscape
In this webinar, ACCT speaks with Trellis Strategies, who will share key findings from their latest Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS), highlighting the experiences of nearly 27,000 two-year students across 55 community colleges in 15 states. This session will explore critical insights into student wellbeing, academic success, and financial stability in the community college landscape. Participants will also learn how to take part in the upcoming SFWS administration this fall—offered at no cost to institutions. Participating colleges receive a de-identified data file of their student responses, along with customized reports that include institutional results and benchmarking against similar colleges—providing rich context and actionable insights. Register HERE
July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts. Register here.
August 1, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts. Register here.
September 5, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts. Register here.
Past Webinars
June 6, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts.
May 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
New Carnegie Classifications: Community College Impacts and Opportunities
The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation) recently published the latest in a series of updates to the Carnegie Classifications. The redesigned system includes a revision of the historic Basic Classification, now titled the Institutional Classification, and a newly developed Student Access and Earnings Classification, which will be of particular interest to community colleges. Join Mushtaq Gunja, executive director of the Carnegie Classification systems and ACE senior vice president to learn about impacts and opportunities for the community college sector. View the recording here.
May 14, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
Student Loan Cohort Default Rates: How they can negatively impact community colleges
For the first time in nearly five years, the federal government will begin collecting on defaulted students loans. This impacts over 5 million borrowers with an additional 9 million borrowers in danger of default. The return to student loan repayment and collections impacts colleges and future cohort default rates. Join this webinar to learn how the return to student loan collections could affect your institution, what a cohort default rate is, how it’s calculated, and what colleges can do to support their student borrowers. Co-hosted with EdAmerica, a new resource for college leaders to explain CDRs and suggest strategies for keeping rates within requirements will be released. View the recording here.
May 8, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
Federal Policies Impacting International and Immigrant Students
As President Trump passes his 100 day mark, his administration has issued several executive orders and other policies that have impacted both the international and immigrant populations on our community college campuses. Join ACCT and our outside counsel partners from Saul Ewing to hear the latest and get updated on what you need to know for your colleges and students.
May 2, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts.
March 14, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Latest Action in Washington (LAW) Live (recurring monthly)
Join the ACCT government relations team for a monthly update on what is happening in Washington DC that is of relevance to community colleges. During this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about the latest developments coming out of the White House and its agencies, Congress, and the federal courts.
February 4, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
Unveiling the 2025 Community College Legislative Priorities
Join the government relations staff of ACCT and AACC as we discuss the 2025 community college legislative priorities. This session will provide a preview of the discussions that will take place at the National Legislative Summit (NLS) and is intended to help NLS attendees prepare for the meetings with their Members of Congress. Register here.
View recording here.
January 28, 2025, 2:00 PM ET
The Board's Role in Student Success
Throughout much of their history, the primary focus of Community Colleges was providing access. Today, Community Colleges and the Board of Trustees, are challenged to rethink and redesign the academic experience with a new focus on promoting student success. The Board of Trustees, in their fiduciary responsibilities, have a duty to act in the best interest of the institution and mission, ensuring student success. Join us for an interactive, extremely positive workshop, as we discuss the changing role of Community Colleges as it relates to student achievement. Discussion will include Student Success Strategic Action Plans, National Student Success Programs, Equity Mindedness, Student Showcasing, and the ROLE OF TRUSTEES IN STUDENT SUCCESS.
Facilitator: Phil Linfante, Ph.D., ACCT Consultant
View recording here.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Innovative Approaches to Expand Non-Credit Learning
ACCT held a webinar on how institutions are using creative strategies to enhance student learning through non-credit programs. The webinar featured a special presentation from former President Biden's Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career Technical and Adult Education discussing innovative ways for using Perkins to support non-credit workforce programs.
View Recording Here.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1pm ET
LIVE ACCT Board Retreats & Workshops 2024 Giveaway Drawing
Join ACCT President and CEO Jee Hang Lee on September 10 for a live drawing to award complimentary board retreats or workshops to 20 lucky member boards.
Recording coming soon.
Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 2pm ET
Latest Action in Washington Live September 2024 Edition
Join ACCT's government relations team for a recap on regulatory and legislative activity that transpired during the summer months, and what we can expect from Congress in the months leading up to the election and in the lame duck session.
View Recording Here.
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2pm ET
Good Jobs Challenge: Leveraging Federal Funds for Local Workforce Development
Join ACCT’s Office of Public Policy and a guest speaker from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to discuss the currently open funding opportunity through the Good Jobs Challenge initiative (deadline to apply is September 27, 2024).
View Recording Here.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2pm ET
Serving as a Bridge: Community College Skills-Based Hiring Playbook
Join ACCT and Opportunity@Work where we will share insights from the Skills-Based Hiring Initiative and will be releasing two new resources: Community College Skills-Based Hiring Playbook and Charting New Career Pathways: Partnering with Community Colleges in Maryland on Skills-Based Hiring (case study).
View Recording Here
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 3pm ET
Funding models for community colleges: How states fund credit-bearing, dual enrollment, and noncredit activity
Join us for a webinar with the research team that discusses an initial overview of a brief that explores how states fund each enrollment group and the launch of a data dashboard that describes specific funding policies and funding levels for each state.
View Recording Here
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2pm ET
When the Dissenter Becomes the Disruptor
A longtime board retreat facilitator discusses how to know when the behavior of a board member has gone too far and what to do about it.
Facilitator: Pam Fisher, Ed.D., ACCT Consultant
View Recording Here.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2pm ET
Pathways to Support: Preparing for the Basic Needs Grant Webinar
Join ACCT and the Hope Center at Temple University (The Hope Center) as we equip institutions to leverage the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This federal grant opportunity aims to strengthen support services for students in higher education institutions, addressing basic needs insecurities and bolstering student success on campuses.
View Recording Here.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 1pm ET
The Duty of Care, Loyalty, and Obedience of a Governing Board
This aims to provide boards with insight to good board governance practices.
Facilitator: David Rutledge, ACCT Board Chair and ACCT Consultant
View Recording Here.
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2pm ET
Maximizing Federal Resources: Insights from FY 2024 & Looking Ahead to FY 2025 Appropriations
Join the public policy team of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) for a timely conversation regarding federal appropriations. In his webinar, we'll delve into insights from FY 2024's final allocation levels and their impact on key programs. Plus, our panel of community college leaders, who have successfully secured community funding projects, will share tips for navigating and preparing for community funding projects in FY 2025 to help enhance your institution's application process.
View Recording Here.