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ACCT Leadership Congress Kicks Off as Virtual Event
Over 1,000 Community College Leaders Share Success Stories and Lessons Learned in a Historic Year
October 6, 2020
The 2020 ACCT Leadership Congress kicked off its first-ever virtual experience Monday morning—as a response to the ongoing pandemic, but also as an opportunity to help community college leaders meet these challenges in new ways.
2020 Virtual ACCT Leadership Congress
60+ hours of educational programming
October 5, 2020 to October 8, 2020
Join trustees, presidents, chancellors, government officials, foundation representatives, and experts as we exchange critical information and ideas on successful new models, innovations, programs, and actively network with community college leaders from across the country.
Announcement of Newly Elected, Re-elected and Appointed Board Members and Officers
New ACCT Leadership Elected and Appointed Prior to 2020 ACCT Leadership Congress
October 2, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is pleased to announce the elections and appointments of new ACCT Board of Directors and ACCT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee members and officers. All members were sworn into office on October 2 prior to the 2020 ACCT Leadership Congress.
ACCT Announces Search for New Chief Executive Officer
September 23, 2020
The ACCT Board of Directors is pleased to announce the commencement of the search for a new CEO to succeed J. Noah Brown after his announced retirement, which takes effect in October, 2021. Noah has served as ACCT’s longest-serving CEO.
Community College Workforce Education Study Invitation for ACCT Members
ACCT Partners with Opportunity America to Study Non-Degree Credentials at Community Colleges
September 22, 2020
ACCT is excited to support a new study of community college workforce education. The results of this study will help us (and you!) advocate for greater support for this underappreciated aspect of community colleges' role in higher education.
New ACCT Governance Guide Facilitates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Community Colleges
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A Checklist and Implementation Guide for Community College Boards is designed to make equity actionable.
September 1, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC—The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), today released Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: A Checklist and Implementation Guide for Community College Boards, with the endorsement of the associations’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. The release of the guide follows a commitment made by the association to empower community college leaders to make meaningful changes at their institutions in the interests of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our Commitment To Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
August 12, 2020
ACCT and AACC have a longstanding commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Recent events have prompted us to take another look at our joint statement and amend it to reflect the current state of affairs.
2020 Regional ACCT Awardees Announced!
Outstanding community college leaders receive regional awards.
August 10, 2020
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Regional Awards for community college trustees, equity programs, chief executive officers, faculty members, and professional board staff members. The 2020 ACCT Awards program is sponsored by Edamerica.
Latest Action in Washington Live
Watch On Demand
July 30, 2020
ACCT's public policy staff has been working tirelessly throughout the spring to advocate on behalf of community colleges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the 116th Congress draws to a close.
Improving Online Education
Watch On-Demand
July 29, 2020
Even as some campuses move toward physical re-opening, institutions need to consider the longer-term potential and implications of virtual learning. As more institutions go online, how will institutions and systems ensure high-quality online learning opportunities?
