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Governance Leadership Institute for New Trustees
Registration Now Open
August 4, 2022 to August 6, 2022
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2022 ACCT Leadership Congress
New York City | In-Person
October 26, 2022 to October 29, 2022
The ACCT Leadership Congress is the premier annual conference for community college leaders and the only national conference dedicated to community college trustees.
Protecting the Mental Health of Rural Community College Students: Creative Innovations in Challenging Times
Strengthening Rural Community Colleges
August 17, 2022
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Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a steady stream of events (e.g., socio-political unrest, economic stressors, systemic racism, health disparities) that have created enormous pressure on higher education to sustain their mission and to support their students adequately. These pressures have been particularly sharp for community colleges in rural areas. The primary aim of the presentation is to provide an up-to-date overview of the challenges and a summary of feasible student support innovations that can be implemented and sustained in rural community colleges.
Latest Action in Washington Live
August 2022 Edition
August 11, 2022
Join ACCT's Public Policy and Government Relations Team for a recap of Congressional activity that took place in June and July, where community college priorities stand, and what we can expect to see in the remaining months of the 117th Congress.
ACCT to give away 25 complimentary board services this year.
Enter by August 15
July 5, 2022 to August 15, 2022
ACCT members are invited to submit an application for a complimentary one-day board training or retreat by the August 15 deadline.
ACCT Launches Center for Policy & Practice
New Center Dedicated to Implementing Community College Policy Solutions
June 27, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) today announced the formalization of the new Center for Policy and Practice at ACCT.
2022 Governance Leadership Institute: Hawaii
Hosted by University of Hawai'i - Windward Community College
June 15, 2022 to June 18, 2022
The 2022 ACCT Governance Leadership Institute (GLI) in Hawaii is an educational training opportunity for trustees, presidents, and professional board staff.
ACCT Statement on President Biden's FY2023 Budget Request
Contact Carrie Warick-Smith: cwsmith@acct.org
March 28, 2022
March 28, 2022 - Today, President Biden released his budget request for fiscal year 2023. This budget was released on the tails of the completion of the fiscal year 2022 funding bill, where the Department of Education received a 6% increase.
ACCT Awards Nominations
Nominate an Outstanding Leader or Program
March 1, 2022 to June 13, 2022
ACCT’s awards program is designed to recognize and honor outstanding community college trustees, equity programs, presidents, faculty members, and professional board staff members at regional and national levels.
