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Register Now For ACE2019

Plan now to join nearly 2,000 leaders at ACE2019, the Council’s 101st Annual Meeting, March 9-12 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Register by Nov. 15 to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

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ACE Research Report Explores Lessons Learned from University of Missouri Crisis

A new ACE report explores what led to the University of Missouri’s 2015-16 racial crisis and the institution's response, offering recommendations to leaders who strive to create a positive racial climate on campus.

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Special Blog Series: Freedom of Speech, Diversity, and Inclusion

Campus leaders often find themselves at sea when grappling with complex issues. This blog series offers insights and tools for leaders seeking to support both freedom of speech and diverse voices on campus at the same time.

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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Open Doors 2018

ACE President Ted Mitchell released a statemtent Nov. 13 on the 2018 Open Doors report from IIE, which showed declining new international student enrollment for the third year in a row.

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November 15, 2018

HEADLINES: Today's Top Higher Education News

The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities announced that David Warren would retire as its president next summer, after 25 years at the helm . . . The Chronicle of Higher Education revisits how race-based admissions played out...
Student Issues

November 14, 2018

ACE Winter Regional Summits to Address Student Mental Health

Join higher education leaders in your region this winter for the next two ACE Regional Summits, both on the topic of student mental health: the ACE West Winter Summit, Jan. 17-18 in Tucson, Arizona, or the ACE South Winter Summit, Feb, 7-8 in New...
Law and the Courts

November 08, 2018

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Ninth Circuit DACA Ruling

We applaud the unanimous decision keeping the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy in force. However, it also underscores the unacceptable legal and political limbo in which Dreamers continue to find themselves.
Institutional Capacity

October 29, 2018

Final Chance for the 2019-20 Class of Fellows

Apply, nominate, or become a mentor now for the 2019-20 ACE Class of Fellows before the Nov. 2 deadline. This unique program condenses years of on-the-job experience and skills development into a single year to prepare senior leaders to serve...
Inclusion and Freedom of Expression

October 29, 2018

Inaugural ACE Regional Summit Explores Campus Free Expression and Inclusion

Senior higher education leaders can often feel isolated when urgent issues arise on college campuses. A new series of ACE Regional Summits seeks to help leaders feel more connected to a community of peers and find immediate but comprehensive...
Financial Aid

October 10, 2018

ACE, NASFAA Ask Education Department to Reimburse Institutions for Perkins Loan Forgiveness Costs

Some students who received a Perkins loan can have their debt cancelled, but for the past eight years, the burden of covering the cost has fallen solely to colleges and universities with no assistance from the Department of Education.
Law and the Courts

October 03, 2018

ACE Encourages 2018 Voter Participation, Updates Campus Political Campaign Activities Issue Brief

With the 2018 midterm elections in full swing, download a copy of ACE's updated issue brief on political campaign activities on campus, and read about the efforts of the Your Vote, Your Voice initiative.
Higher Education Act

October 03, 2018

ED Delays Final Regulations on Borrower Defense, Gainful Employment

The Department of Education will miss a key deadline this fall to release final regulations to replace the borrower defense and gainful employment rules implemented by the Obama administration.
Budget and Appropriations

September 26, 2018

House Approves FY 2019 Spending Measure That Increases Funding for Student Aid and Research

ACE President Ted Mitchell said that in the long term, very few steps are as likely to boost America’s economic growth and social progress more than investing in human capital and cutting-edge research.
Budget and Appropriations

September 26, 2018

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Congressional Spending Bills

With today’s vote by the House, the 115th Congress has completed a remarkable two-year run of significantly increasing spending on student aid and biomedical research.

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Research Reports

Cover of 2018 Report, Leading the Way to Parity

Leading the Way to Parity: Preparation, Persistence, and the Role of Women Presidents

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Cover of 2018 Report, Bringing Accountability to Life

Bringing Accountability to Life: How Savvy Data Users Find the 'Actionable N' to Improve Equity and Sustainability in Higher Education

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Improving the Odds: An Empirical Look at the Factors That Influence Upward Transfer

Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses:
2017 Edition

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ACE Publications

Higher Education Today

ACE's blog covers what is most relevant to higher education today and how these issues play out in the public sphere.

President to President

President to President is Ted Mitchell's weekly email newsletter to ACE members.

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Credential Engine Webinar Series

This event provided an overview to explore the current credential landscape and learn how you can engage with Credential Engine to create credential transparency, improve your organization's ability to demonstrate value and ROI to students and...
Why the Nation Needs to Do College Attainment Better

Setting goals for college attainment helps to focus public dialogue, identify barriers to completion, and target resources to specific challenges. In this June 18 forum, a diverse group of higher education thought leaders will discuss educational...
ACE2018 - ACE's 100th Annual Meeting

Our 100th Annual Meeting will be held March 10–13, 2018 in Washington, DC at the Marriott Marquis.

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Latest News

Register Now For ACE2019

ACE Research Report Explores Lessons Learned from University of Missouri Crisis

Special Blog Series: Freedom of Speech, Diversity, and Inclusion

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Open Doors 2018

Leadership & Advocacy News

HEADLINES: Today's Top Higher Education News

ACE Winter Regional Summits to Address Student Mental Health

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Ninth Circuit DACA Ruling

Final Chance for the 2019-20 Class of Fellows

Inaugural ACE Regional Summit Explores Campus Free Expression and Inclusion

ACE, NASFAA Ask Education Department to Reimburse Institutions for Perkins Loan Forgiveness Costs

ACE Encourages 2018 Voter Participation, Updates Campus Political Campaign Activities Issue Brief

ED Delays Final Regulations on Borrower Defense, Gainful Employment

House Approves FY 2019 Spending Measure That Increases Funding for Student Aid and Research

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Congressional Spending Bills

Research Reports

ACE Publications

Higher Education Today

The Presidency Magazine

President to President

Previous Events

Credential Engine Webinar Series

Why the Nation Needs to Do College Attainment Better

ACE2018 - ACE's 100th Annual Meeting