Trustee Quarterly: Winter 2026

From the Chair: In Pursuit of a Common Good

by Carol Del Carlo

 

What Have We Done for You Lately?

by Jee Hang Lee

 

Connect: The ACCT Dou (道)

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.

 

Interface: Building Stronger Support for Stronger Leadership; Investing in Governance: Why Professional Board Staff Matter

by Reatha Bell and Andrea Wittig

 

 

Featured Articles

 

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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.

 

ICYMI: Popular Features from Recent Issues...
 

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 UnexpectedA ‘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 AdvocacyThe College of Southern Nevada student put advocacy into action in Washington, D.C. at the 2025 Community College National Legislative Summit

by Kali Woods