Trustee Education
Learn how to become the best trustee you can be with resources from ACCT. 
 
ACCT is the premier source of community college trustee education and professional development. As the only organization focused specifically on community college governance, trustee education is a core component of our mission and expertise. 
 
Developed by experts in the field, our extensive content on how to govern is available to members through our ACCT Leadership Congress and Community College National Legislative Summit, Governance Leadership Institutes, Governance Services, on the ACCT Connect online learning and networking platform, and in our publications.  
 
Our educational opportunities grow as your trustee experience grows.  
 
Learn how to make the most of our resources at each stage of your trustee service career with the ACCT Trustee Education Checklist .

Tools and Resources

ACCT’s flagship publication, Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Practice is a foundational resource on key issues and aspects of the trustee role. The following cornerstone topics are explored in detail in the Trusteeship book, and in briefs, on-line courses, and other resources on ACCT Connect.

Access our knowledge library and connect with peer trustees!