Ongoing and Annual Events

ACC Conference

  • Since 1989, ACC has held the only statewide, comprehensive community college conference in Arkansas. This annual event is designed for community college administrators, faculty, and staff to share ideas and collaborate on topics related

  • to leadership, teaching, student success, workforce development, and more. This event is open to all employees of ACC member institutions as well as others interested in advancing community colleges and increasing education and training opportunities for Arkansans. Approximately 500 people attend this annual three day event.

ACC Leadership Institute

  • Established in 2008, the ACC Leadership Institute has provided leadership, administration, and advocacy training to approximately 300 emerging community college leaders in Arkansas. Many of our graduates have gone on to become college Presidents and Chancellors, Vice Presidents and Chancellors, and other key community college administrators. This event is open to ACC members who are nominated by their institution's President/Chancellor. Approximately 24 people attend this annual, multi-session event.

ACC Student Leadership Academy

  • Established in 2014, the ACC Student Leadership Academy has provided leadership training to over 450 community college students in Arkansas. Students participate in interactive sessions and networking activities designed to enhance their understanding of state government processes. This event is open to ACC members' students who are nominated by their institution's President/Chancellor. Approximately 100 students attend this annual event.

Workshops

ACC conducts a number of workshops and meetings throughout the year based on current community college professional development needs. Current priorities include:

  • Managing in Higher Education is a one-day workshop for upcoming, current, and seasoned managers. Facilitated by an experienced higher education administrator, this training uses real world scenarios, participant experiences, and best practices to help community college managers thrive in their work.

  • Ongoing meetings for administrators, academic affairs, student services, human resources, workforce faculty/staff, and marketing/advancement officers.

  • Grant specific training to promote effective implementation of workforce and student success initiatives.