College Trustees
Washington state's 30 community and technical college districts are governed by governor-appointed
boards of trustees. The nonprofit Washington State Association of College Trustees
(ACT) hosts conferences and provides opportunities for trustees to develop leadership
and advocacy skills on behalf of students and colleges.
ACT's purpose is:
- Enhance Governance and Leadership: Provides trustees of Washington’s community and technical colleges with the education and development needed to govern effectively in diverse and dynamic environments.;
- Foster Collaboration and Communication: Facilitate collaboration among trustees, Washington Association of Community & Technical Colleges (WACTC), and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) members and its staff to align efforts and strengthen mission fulfillment.
- Advocate for Student Success: Support trustees in their advocacy at local, state, and national levels, recommending and promoting policies that support and advance community and technical colleges and students, in coordination with the SBCTC and WACTC.
Contact
Kim Tanaka
ACT Trustees Association Director
ktanaka@sbctc.edu
360-704-4307
Nanette Angel
ACT/WACTC Coordinator
nangel@sbctc.edu
360-704-4313
The ACT Board of Directors is a ten-member executive board elected by the ACT membership at the annual spring conference.
Eight committees administer ACT's work.
Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is a national organization that brings community college leaders together to address real-world challenges and help students succeed through advocacy and education.
Trustee Recruitment and Selection Handbook
Educational, advocacy and leadership development activities for trustees:
The following materials are intended to be resources to guide and support the onboarding of new trustees.
Legislative information including legislators by college district, committee information and important dates.
Resources to help college trustees navigate their roles and responsibilities, including policies, public meeting rules, board expectations and trustee publications.
