Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) is a non-profit membership association representing all comprehensive public community and technical colleges in Arkansas. 

ACC was established in 1989 through a grassroots effort by faculty to share ideas, resources, and best practices. In 1991, the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 1244, the “Two-Year Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act,” to establish a statewide system of institutions offering industry training and university transfer programs. In 1996, Presidents/Chancellors formalized ACC as a non-profit association to expand opportunities for networking, collaboration, and advocacy.

Today, ACC members include all 22 of the state’s comprehensive community and technical colleges, with the Board of Directors consisting of the President/Chancellor of each member institution. In the absence of a statewide higher education regulatory authority, the Board coalesces to become a stronger, more unified body. Together the ACC Board, executive director, and staff are a collective voice to maximize efforts to serve students, communities, and business/industry.