H. Councill Trenholm State Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating as part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). The organization and administration of H. Councill Trenholm State Community College is under the supervision and direction of a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of the State of Alabama.
The ACCS Board of Trustees is composed of the Governor, who serves as chair by virtue of her elected office. There are seven board members appointed from the seven congressional districts, one state-wide member, and an ex-officio liaison from the State Board of Education.
For the purpose of assisting the ACCS Board of Trustees in carrying out its authority and responsibilities for each of the colleges, a Chancellor is appointed who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). The Chancellor serves at the pleasure of the ACCS Board of Trustees, but it is customary for the Chancellor to have a multi-year contract.
The College President is appointed by the ACCS Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the Chancellor, and heads the College’s organizational structure. Specific areas of operation include the following: Student Affairs and Information Services, Instructional Services, Community Engagement and Grants, and Finance and Administrative Services. Each of these areas function under the guidance of a Vice President, Dean, or Director who reports directly to the President. The President reports to the Chancellor and is responsible for operating the college within the ACCS Board of Trustees policies and all applicable state and federal laws. This organizational structure is in compliance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) as well as policies and guidelines of the ACCS Board of Trustees.