Trustee Quarterly

 Designed to help ACCT member trustees govern their colleges better

Trustee Quarterly magazine is the official publication of the Association of Community College Trustees. The magazine is designed to help our member trustees govern their colleges better and to advocate on behalf of community colleges and their students at the federal level. 

Fall 2024

Student engagement and civic responsibility, student wellness, the AI revolution, pathways to the future of work, serving Latino students, how trustees can support new presidents, and more is featured in the fall 2024 issue of Trustee Quarterly magazine.

Spring 2024

Board behaviors, on-campus child care, Black learner excellence, student mental health, the manufacturing imperative, and more is featured in the spring 2024 issue of Trustee Quarterly magazine.

Winter 2024

Community college funding, CEO wellbeing, Black learner excellence, America's hidden economic engines, Community College Month and more is featured in the winter 2024 issue of Trustee Quarterly magazine.

Fall 2023

Making Connections: Our multifaceted students, communities, and leaders bring us together. 

Spring 2023

Generational Change: Rose Benevidez breaks barriers as ACCT's first Latina Chair and continues a legacy of leadership.

Winter 2023

Generational Change: Rose Benevidez breaks barriers as ACCT's first Latina Chair and continues a legacy of leadership.

Fall 2022

A Changing Landscape: 2022 ACCT Congress speakers discuss challenges and opportunities for community colleges, their leaders, and their students.

Spring 2022

Amplifying the Message: First Lady Jill Biden and other administration leaders highlighted the sector's momentum at the 2022 National Legislative Summit.

Winter 2022

Improving the Lives of Entire Families: Both in the courts and as a trustee, ACCT Chair James Cooksey sees opportunities for the children and families community colleges serve.

Fall 2021

Changes and Continuity: The country, community colleges, and ACCT move toward new beginnings—but the mission remains the same.

Spring 2021

"The Secret's Out." First Lady Jill Biden returns to the White House — and the Community College National Legislative Summit — with a new message about community colleges.

Winter 2021 
Opening Doors: ACCT Chair David Mathis focuses on ensuring greater opportunities for all students.


ACCT welcomes submissions from members, higher education, policy, and thought leaders. 

Please contact David Conner, Managing Editor, if you are interested in submitting an article or news item.  Be sure to review the writers' guidelines to ensure your story pitch is appropriate.  This magazine publishes articles specific to governance, community college advocacy and leadership.  Unrelated story pitches will not be considered for publication.