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ABOUT US

Our Executive Committee compromises a varied group of individuals who are all here to serve you

The Presidents’ Round Table (PRT) is a national network of community college presidents and CEOs, established in 1983 to provide professional resources, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities for current and aspiring leaders in higher education. The PRT is an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges.

Since its establishment in 1983, the PRT has built a strong professional network focused on executive leadership, mentorship, and coaching, particularly for individuals whose leadership has been historically overlooked or underrepresented in community college administration. It actively supports the mission of goals of the American Association of Community Colleges.

The Presidents’ Round Table seeks to ensure equitable access to eadership opportunities by leveraging the collective expertise, experiences, and networks of its members. Through professional development and policy advocacy, the organization champions access to community college education and leadership pathways for historically underserved populations.

A Varied Group of Leaders Committed to Your Success


Mission

The Presidents' Round Table is dedicated to offering Community College Presidents an operation network that:

  • Identifies and addresses issues impacting historically underserved students in community colleges 
  • Provides mentoring opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds 
  • Shares professional resources
  • Expands access to national and international professional development opportunities for college CEOs 
  • Supports the goals and objectives of the American Association of Community Colleges 

Our Objectives

The Presidents' Round Table is dedicated to offering Community College Presidents an operational network that:

  • Monitors and addresses inequalities in the provision of educational services to the historically underserved student populations within the Community College Education 
  • Promotes the professional development and advancement of community college CEOs from underrepresented backgrounds. 
  • Provides formal and informal mentoring opportunities within member institutions 
  • Establishes internships among member institution to support the development of future administrators. 
  • Helps members by sharing published and unpublished resources like speeches, data, and research findings. 
  • Annually plans and holds two meetings, one with AACC and another determined by the Time and Place Committee 
  • Seeks funding for special projects as agreed by the Presidents' Round Table.



Convener Welcome

The Presidents' Round Table has been faithful to its philosophy of supporting, guiding, advising, encouraging, and mentoring each other as presidents and prospective leaders of the nation's community colleges throughout its 37-year history.

The name and commitment of the thirty founders, staunch men and women, will be remembered as trailblazers and groundbreakers for all who followed in their footsteps.

Dr. L. Marshall Washington

Convener


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