The Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of trustees elected by their peers during the CCATT Annual Business Meeting. Directors serve voluntarily for staggered two-year terms on either the Board's executive committee, as representatives of a specific college size, or as representatives from each of the six geographical regions in Texas as defined by the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC). Recognizing that our state has more medium-sized colleges, there are two Medium College Director positions on the CCATT Board, and one representative for each of the other sizes.
CCATT's strategic plan, Focus Forward, was approved by the Board of Directors in October 2024 and guides our work through 2028, centered around five key areas: (1) Advocacy, (2) Trustee/Regent Engagement, (3) Trustee/Regent Education, (4) Resource Development & Sustainability, and (5) Organizational Effectiveness. Members of the CCATT Board of Directors serve as chairs for numerous committees in partnership with trustees from across the state to work towards the goals outlined in Focus Forward.
Committees
Education
| The Education Committee evaluates and makes recommendations to strengthen CCATT educational offerings, provides additional programs that promote effective board governance through advocacy and professional development, and periodically updates the Texas Trustee Handbook. |
Engagement
| The Engagement Committee is responsible for sustainability, membership engagement, and evaluation through the Annual Membership Survey. It is also tasked with providing recommendations to strengthen the board’s ties to its members, identifying issues, and advancing strategies to increase and encourage participation in CCATT committees and events. |
Legislative
| The primary responsibility of the Legislative Committee is to collaborate with the TACC team in developing general advocacy strategies and shared policy priorities regarding state and federal legislation affecting community colleges. The committee reviews legislation and related issues requiring legislative resolution and, in collaboration with TACC, recommends appropriate solutions aligned with CCATT's advocacy priorities. |
Resource
| The Resource Committee is responsible for monitoring executive compliance with fiscal policies, proposing the annual budget, and reviewing the financial audit. Additionally, the Committee assists the Association in obtaining adequate financial resources, including recruitment of event sponsors, and sustaining the long-term financial viability of the Association. |