Trustee Talk is an electronic question-and-answer newsletter for guidance on challenging issues in community college governance. 

Do YOU have a question for us? To share your story or reaction to the latest issue of Trustee Talk, email: publications@acct.org

Issue 1: Welcoming New Trustees

Issue 2: Board and Trustee Micromanagement

Issue 3: Votes of No Confidence

Issue 4: Travel Policies to Avoid Overspending

Issue 5: Broadcasting Board Meetings

Issue 6: Trustee Participation in Board Meetings via Interactive Teleconferencing (Part 1 of 2)

Issue 7: Trustee Participation in Board Meetings via Interactive Teleconferencing (Part 2 of 2)

Issue 8: Responding to Community Unrest (Part 1 of 2)

Issue 9: Responding to Community Unrest (Part 2 of 2)

• Responding to Community Unrest Discussion Guide

Issue 10: "To keep and bear arms" - Implications for Governing Boards

• Addendum to "To keep and bear arms" - Implications for Governing Boards

Issue 11: Being Open to Discussing Mental Health Issues: The Board’s Role on College Campuses

Issue 12: Colleges Fire Up Resources for Their Communities

• Addendum 1 to College Fires: "College shelters a community in crisis" by President Ron Kraft

• Addendum 2 to College Fires:  Pictures of campus activities from the Napa fires by Napa Valley Public Information Office

Issue 13: Sexual Misconduct Prevention on College Campuses

Issue 14: GISS and State Systems

Issue 15: Guns on Campus - A Loaded Issue (Part 1)

Issue 16: Tribal Colleges Remain Unique to Preserve Indigenous Culture

Issue 17: Free Speech Issues on College Campuses, Part I

Issue 18: Free Speech Issues on College Campuses, Part II

Issue 19: Free Speech Rights and Responsibilities of Boards of Trustees

Issue 20: Financial Responsibilities of Community College Boards