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February 27, 2015

Statement of ACE President Molly Corbett Broad on the Death of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh

We mourn the passing but celebrate the remarkable life and profound legacy of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh.
ACE Annual Meeting 2015

February 25, 2015

Madlyn Hanes, Penn State Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses, to Receive Donna Shavlik Award

The award will be presented at ACE's 97th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, during the Women's Leadership Dinner on Saturday, March 14.
Credit for Prior Learning

February 20, 2015

ACE and Blackboard Unveil Research on Alternative Pathways to Degree Completion

New research sheds light on how two approaches to creating alternative pathways to college graduation for post-traditional students are working.
ACE Annual Meeting 2015

February 18, 2015

Xavier University of Louisiana President Norman C. Francis to Be Presented With Lifetime Achievement Award

Norman C. Francis, who has served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana since 1968, will be presented with the ACE Lifetime Achievement Award at the Council’s 97th Annual Meeting in March.
Higher Education Act

February 12, 2015

ACE President Molly Corbett Broad on the Report of the Task Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education

This report contains an in-depth examination of how the federal oversight of higher education has expanded and evolved over the years and offers a set of recommendations aimed at streamlining and simplifying regulations.
Preparing for College

January 9, 2015

ACE President Molly Corbett Broad on President Obama’s Community College Initiative

President Obama has presented an extremely bold proposal, a potential game-changer that could encourage millions more students to consider, apply and enroll in postsecondary education.
December 19, 2014

ACE President Molly Corbett Broad on the Department of Education’s College Ratings Framework

The Department of Education has worked hard and engaged in extensive consultation to produce a thoughtful report on the status of its planned ratings system. However, in reality this is a status report on the beginning of a conceptual framework.
Innovative Practices

December 15, 2014

Twenty-Five Institutions to Participate in ACE Alternative Credit Project

ACE announced today that 25 colleges and universities are joining an alternative credit consortium as part of an innovative initiative to create a more flexible pathway toward a college degree for millions of nontraditional learners.
November 29, 2014

ACE President Molly Corbett Broad on the Death of ACE General Counsel Ada Meloy

ACE mourns the loss of a dear colleague and friend.
Applying to College

November 17, 2014

American College Application Campaign Sees Record Year

As President Obama proclaims November National College Application Month, the only nationwide college application initiative is in the midst of a record-setting year.

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Chancellors Urge Congress to Ease Costly Rules on Colleges
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February 24, 2015

Are Colleges Over-Regulated?
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February 23, 2015

Norman Francis Receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Council on Education
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February 23, 2015

ACE Reports Offer Advice on Alternative Higher Ed Paths
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February 20, 2015

New Research Released on Alternative Pathways for Degrees
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February 20, 2015

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February 19, 2015

Feedback on Ratings, Round 3
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February 13, 2015

A Plan for Deregulating Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
February 13, 2015

Congressional Report Blasts 'a Jungle of Red Tape' That Ensnares Colleges
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February 12, 2015

Task Force Wants Simplified Oversight of U.S. Colleges, Universities
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Molly Corbett Broad

President, American Council on Education

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Interviews with ACE's leaders or additional information about the organization's policy positions, programs, and staff can be obtained by contacting ACE's Office of Public Affairs.

Steven Bloom

Director, Federal Relations, Office of Government Relations

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Kim Bobby

Director, Inclusive Excellence Group

Diversity in higher education leadership, higher education access, internationalization, leadership development
Molly Corbett Broad

President, Office of the President

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Tully Cornick

Executive Director, HED

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Lorelle Espinosa

Assistant Vice President, Center for Policy Research and Strategy

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Jon Fansmith

Director, Government Relations

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Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Service

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Terry Hartle

Senior Vice President, ACE, Division of Government and Public Affairs

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Director, Government Relations, Office of Government Relations

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Associate Vice President, Government Relations

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Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Communications

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Peter McDonough

Interim General Counsel, Office of the President

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Patti McGill Peterson

Presidential Advisor, Global Initiatives, Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement

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Kevin Reilly

Presidential Advisor for Leadership, Leadership Programs

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Deborah Seymour

Assistant Vice President, Center for Education Attainment and Innovation

Educational attainment, higher education innovation, post-traditional learners, credit for prior learning, competency-based education
Louis Soares

Vice President, Center for Policy Research and Strategy

Career & education counseling, community college reform, student consumer information, post-traditional learners, technology & higher education innovation, workforce training