TCC President Dr. Ivan Harrell Elected to AACC Board of Directors 

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is proud to announce that President Ivan L. Harrell II, PhD, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the national voice for nearly 1,000 associate-degree granting institutions across the United States. Harrell's appointment is effective July 1, 2025. 

Dr. Harrell’s election to the AACC Board is a recognition of his leadership, experience, and long-standing commitment to student success and equity in higher education. He joins a distinguished group of national leaders helping to shape the future of community colleges, influence federal policy, and strengthen advocacy for the more than 10 million students served by AACC member institutions.

“Selected by their peers, the AACC Board of Directors are recognized leaders that bring a wealth of knowledge and an unwavering commitment to student success,” said Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of AACC. “Their service on the AACC board will help to advance initiatives and ensure that the voice of community college leaders is clearly heard in matters related to federal policy and regulation.”

“I am honored to serve on the AACC Board of Directors and to contribute to the advancement of our nation’s community colleges,” said Dr. Harrell. “Community colleges play a vital role in promoting equity and economic mobility, and I look forward to working with my colleagues across the country to further our collective mission.”