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HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher named 2025 ACCT Western Regional CEO Award Recipient

Aug 22, 2025


Houston City College (HCC) Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Western Regional Chief Executive Officer Award by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).

The honor will be presented during the Annual ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans, La., in October.

Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D. addresses a recent community partnership meeting.“This award represents the hard work and commitment of the HCC faculty and staff to serve our students,” Dr. Ford Fisher said. “Their success—preparing students, whether in Houston or abroad, to thrive in a modern, interconnected economy—is what drives us forward. And this award reflects their magnificent work.”

With an annual enrollment of more than 95,000 students, HCC is one of the largest community colleges in the nation. For more than five decades, the institution has been deeply rooted in the Houston region, with campuses across the city and a reputation for providing flexible, accessible education that meets the needs of a diverse community. Through its Global Online College, HCC is connecting with new audiences around the world.

“The HCC team is building partnerships across industry and the community to grow as a future-focused institution that connects education to opportunity and empowers students to lead in a rapidly evolving world.” Dr. Ford Fisher added.

Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Ford Fisher has been a vocal advocate for digital equity, workforce alignment, and inclusive academic pathways—principles that have shaped her transformative leadership at HCC.

As the Western Region honoree, Dr. Ford Fisher will also serve as the sole nominee from the Western Region for ACCT’s most prestigious recognition, the Marie Y. Martin Chief Executive Officer Award. That award will be announced for the first time during the ACCT Annual Awards Gala on Oct. 24, 2025.

The ACCT Leadership Congress is the nation’s premier event for community college leaders, trustees and policymakers, drawing participants from across the country to share strategies, celebrate achievements and shape the future of higher education.