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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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New ACE Resources Get “To The Point” in Addressing Inclusion and Freedom of Expression on Campus

ACE’s Center for Policy Research and Strategy has released the first two briefs in a series on how presidents and other campus leaders can address tensions around inclusion and freedom of expression at their institutions.

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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.

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Nominations Due for ACE’s 2018 Student of the Year Award

The award, which honors adult learners who show perseverance, the capacity to overcome great odds, and the ability to inspire others to set high lifelong learning goals, will be presented in March during ACE2019.

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October 16, 2018

HEADLINES: Today's Top Higher Education News

The Wall Street Journal covers day one of the Harvard admissions trial, while an opinion piece in The New York Times by an Asian-American alumnus of Harvard argues that taking into consideration the race of applicants from underrepresented groups is...
Institutional Capacity

October 15, 2018

Don't Miss Your 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...
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.
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.
Immigration

September 20, 2018

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell in Support of Colorado Mountain College Initiative to Boost Dreamers’ Access to Higher Education

The initiative by Colorado Mountain College to create income sharing agreements for Dreamers, who are not eligible for federal student financial aid, is one more example of the many ways through which U.S. higher education institutions are trying...
Student Mobility

September 18, 2018

Fees for Student and Exchange Visitor Program Set to Increase

The proposal to increase programs fees for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program may have a negative impact on international students, scholars, and higher education institutions, according to ACE and 14 other higher education associations.
Budget and Appropriations

September 17, 2018

Spending Package for FY 2019 Includes Boosts for Pell Grants, NIH, Career and Technical Education

Congress has reached an agreement on an appropriations package for FY 2019 that includes a $100 increase in the maximum Pell Grant award and a $2 billion boost in funding for the National Institutes of Health, among other priorities for higher...
Higher Education Act

September 13, 2018

ACE, Higher Education Groups Ask Education Department Not to Eliminate Gainful Employment Regulations

Eliminating the gainful employment rule without a replacement will leave a significant gap that will hurt students and direct $4.5 billion in Pell Grants to poorly performing programs.

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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:
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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

New ACE Resources Get “To The Point” in Addressing Inclusion and Freedom of Expression on Campus

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

Nominations Due for ACE’s 2018 Student of the Year Award

Leadership & Advocacy News

HEADLINES: Today's Top Higher Education News

Don't Miss Your Chance for the 2019-20 Class of Fellows

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

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

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell in Support of Colorado Mountain College Initiative to Boost Dreamers’ Access to Higher Education

Fees for Student and Exchange Visitor Program Set to Increase

Spending Package for FY 2019 Includes Boosts for Pell Grants, NIH, Career and Technical Education

ACE, Higher Education Groups Ask Education Department Not to Eliminate Gainful Employment Regulations

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