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ACCT Announces New Initiative to Strengthen Rural Community Colleges
August 21, 2019
WASHINGTON— A comprehensive assessment of the needs of rural community colleges throughout the country will be conducted by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), the association announced today. The study will be funded by an 18-month, $250,181 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
2019 ACCT Regional Awards Recipients Announced
Regional Awardees to Compete for National-level Recognition
August 8, 2019
WASHINGTON - 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 2019 ACCT Awards program is sponsored by EdFinancial Services.
Special Announcement Regarding ACCT President and CEO J. Noah Brown
August 7, 2019
Washington, D.C. — Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board Chair Connie Hornbeck today announced ACCT’s agreement with President and CEO J. Noah Brown to ensure two more years of Brown’s exceptional leadership of the organization, effective November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2021.
New Report Details Opportunities for Community Colleges to Expand Apprenticeships
February 27, 2019
Community colleges are leaders in offering work-based learning opportunities. Colleges can serve more students by expanding apprenticeship programs to emerging industries and focusing on diversity.
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), with support from Strada Education Network, today released an issue brief that offers community colleges strategies to expand apprenticeship programs.
How Urban and Rural Community Colleges Can Support Educational Attainment among Men in their Communities
February 11, 2019
As affordable, open-door institutions, community colleges are first responders for supporting males’ postsecondary attainment.
Governance Institute for Student Success (GISS) - New England State Systems
Nashua Community College, NH
November 29, 2018 to November 30, 2018
The Governance Institute for Student Success (GISS) is a national initiative that provides education for community and technical college trustees and presidents to assist them in data-informed governance to promote student success, equity and comp
New Report Explains How K-12 School and Community College Alignment Helps Student Success
November 28, 2018
AACC, ACCT, and Education Strategy Group offer recommended practices to improve community college, K-12 collaboration for better college and career outcomes.
2018 ACCT Leadership Congress Photos
November 9, 2018
We hope you had a great time at the ACCT Leadership Congress.
We have posted thousands of photos from the event, including the ACCT Awards, at Flickr.
‘Future Proofing’ Institutions, Listening to Students, and New Priorities for 2019
Days 3 & 4
October 29, 2018
During the third day of the 2018 ACCT Leadership Congress, community college leaders were urged to “future-proof” their institutions in the face of evolving needs from students and employers.
Outstanding Community College Leaders Receive National-Level Association Awards
2018 ACCT Awards Recognize Outstanding Community College Trustee, Equity Program, CEO, Faculty and Professional Board Staff
October 27, 2018
WASHINGTON--The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) on Friday, October 26 announced its 2018 ACCT Association Awards Winners, recognizing outstanding community college tr
