Higher education is undergoing the most rapid and far-reaching transformation it may have ever experienced. The American Council on Education (ACE) has supported its members every step of the way in 2020. Membership matters now more than ever.
Lead and learn in challenging times
In an unprecedented year, ACE has responded to help higher education leaders pivot quickly and share essential resources on COVID-19 and other critical issues.
Since March, ACE has hosted more than 35 rapid-response webinars and podcasts to help leaders transition to online teaching and advising; plan for reopening; support students' changing needs; respond to financial challenges; and promote civic engagement.
Our monthly Public Policy Pop-Ups provide higher education leaders up-to-the-minute updates on federal policy developments affecting higher education. And with its recurring Pulse Point surveys, ACE has compiled a record of how leaders are responding to the changing higher education landscape.
Speak with a strong, collective voice
As a member, you help influence higher education policy. With over 1,700 member colleges, universities, and higher education associations, ACE coordinates higher education’s advocacy efforts to inform all three branches of government about the needs of colleges and universities and our students. This year, ACE has tackled issues on multiple critical fronts, from the CARES Act, Title IX, and the ICE directive on international students to the FUTURE Act, diversity on campus, and more.
Innovate and connect
ACE continues to innovate with its collaborative communities and professional development programs, like our ACE Transformation Labs, ACE Fellows Program, and ACE Women's Network. And ACE Engage®, our peer-to-peer online learning platform, provides a safe environment in which to connect with peers dealing with similar challenges.
Join us to take advantage of programs, resources, and advocacy efforts that support you, your team, and your campus.