From the Chair: Imagine New Possibilities with Wonder, Not Fear
by Rich Fukutaki
From the President and CEO: Advocacy and Education That Empower Trustees To Excel
by Jee Hang Lee
Connect: Fundamentals and Flow
by Robin Matross Helms, Ph.D.
Advocacy: Workforce Pell Is Finally Here…and So Is Accountability
by Carrie Warick-Smith
Legal Issues Impacting Community Colleges
by Ira Michael Shepard, Esq.
Interface: The Future Is Us: Building on Strength, Embracing Change
by Shelby Foster
Interface: Goals and Objectives for the Next Leader of the Professional Board Support Network
by Reatha Bell
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ACCT Strategic Priorities — The ACCT Board’s new three-year priorities focus on the association’s foundational advocacy and governance-education work.
The Results Are In! — Test your instincts in a preview of the largest-ever survey of community college trustees.
Community College Architecture and Design — The author of this excerpt from the second volume of ACCT’s new Mapping Community Colleges Around the World series profiles the role institutional architecture plays in facilitating global collaboration, learning, and engagement
by Dian Nafiatul Awaliyah
Advocacy 101 for Community College Trustees — ACCT’s online video series can help you make the case for your college and its students.
by David Conner
Data-Informed Policy and Decision Making — ACCT Connect’s latest online course equips trustees to make informed governance decisions.
What Every Community College Student Trustee Needs to Know to Lead with Confidence — A new handbook helps student trustees make the most of their board service.
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
Leading Unapologetically Through Campus Turbulence — A college president/CEO offers lessons on how to proceeed after an intitutional crisis and a vote of no confidence.
by Dr. Keith Curry
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