From the Chair: In Pursuit of a Common Good
by Carol Del Carlo
What Have We Done for You Lately?
by Jee Hang Lee
by Robin Matross Helms, Ph.D.
Advocacy: After a Historic Year, Three Questions Loom Large
by Carrie Warick-Smith
Legal Issues Impacting Community Colleges — First Amendment issues, antidiscrimination statutes, student athletics, and disparate impact cases are among recent developments.
by Ira Michael Shepard, Esq.
by Reatha Bell and Andrea Wittig
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'The Perfect Job' — ACCT Chair Carol Del Carlo, a regent on the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, believes trustees must focus on wellbeing — for themselves, their colleges, and their CEOs.
by Mark Toner
Reframing Higher Education to Align with Labor Market Demand — Leaders at two Wisconsin institutions forge a shared commitment to 'translate credits into careers and experience into impact.'
by Sunem Beaton-Garcia and Katherine Frank
Responsible AI Leadership in Community Colleges — What trustees need to know about pedagogy, governance, and environmental impact.
by Lisa A. Clark
Innovation for a Changing World — Test your instincts in a preview of the largest-ever survey of community college trustees.
by Mark Toner
Lessons Learned from Dual Enrollment — A Pre-Congress session offered strategies from California and Texas
by Mark Toner
How Benefits Help Boards Find and Keep a Strong CEO — An executive recruitment expert explains how to attract and retain the best fit to lead your college.
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The Effective Board Chair: First Among Equals — A new handbook for community college board chairs discusses the opportunities and challenges of being "the first among equals" on a board.
by Dr. Pamila Fisher
The Results Are In! — Test your instincts in a preview of the largest-ever survey of community college trustees.
by David Conner
A Case for Stressing the Board of Trustees: Preparing for the Unexpected — A ‘fire drill for governance’ can help boards practice decision-making, asking tough questions, and applying policies in challenging situations.
by Dr. Daniel J. Phelan
Mikhaelle Pablico's Intro to Advocacy — The College of Southern Nevada student put advocacy into action in Washington, D.C. at the 2025 Community College National Legislative Summit
by Kali Woods