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Register Now For ACE2019

Registration is open for ACE2019, the Council's 101st Annual Meeting. Plan now to join nearly 2,000 leaders March 9-12 for the nation's most distinguished higher education event at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

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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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Women of Color Speak Candidly About Their Path to the Presidency

When it comes to finding ways to diversify the college presidency, there’s no better place to start than hearing directly from women of color presidents and chancellors. This is the focus of a new ACE publication featuring four of these leaders.

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Last Chance for Nominations for ACE’s 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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December 06, 2018

HEADLINES: Today's Top Higher Education News

NPR looks at the effort by private universities to enroll more community college transfer students . . . The federal government on Tuesday released an early look at student completion data that it collected as part of a winter 2016-17 survey of...
Student Mobility

December 04, 2018

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Central European University

ACE President Ted Mitchell released a statement regarding Central European University being forced to relocate from Budapest, Hungary, to Vienna, Austria, and calling on Hungary to reconsider its stance and show that it understands and embraces the...
Gender Equity

December 03, 2018

ACE, Associations Urge HHS Not to Pursue Definition of Sex

ACE and 28 other higher education groups are urging HHS not to pursue developing a definition of “sex” that would maintain that an individual’s sex was determined at birth and was unchangeable.
Student Issues

November 28, 2018

Facing the Mental Health Crisis on American Campuses

The ACE West Winter Summit, Jan. 17-18 in Tucson, and the ACE South Winter Summit, Feb, 7-8 in New Orleans, will provide attendees with knowledge and insights to address mental health challenges and to support the campus community in doing so.
Financial Aid

November 28, 2018

Education Department Announces Delay in Recall of Perkins Funds

The Department of Education has announced a delay in the recall of Perkins Loan funds from colleges and universities while it explores the need to reimburse institutions for their share of canceled loans for some borrowers.
Student Mobility

November 26, 2018

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Pardon of Matthew Hedges

ACE President Ted Mitchell released a statement regarding the pardon of British Ph.D. student Matthew Hedges, who had been wrongfully imprisoned by the United Arab Emirates.
November 19, 2018

Department of Education Releases Draft Rule on Title IX Sexual Assault

The Department of Education released a proposed rule on Title IX sexual assault Friday, with publication in the Federal Register—which kicks off the formal 60-day comment period—yet to be announced.
Veterans Legislation

November 19, 2018

ACE, Higher Education Groups Write House About Continuing Delays on Processing GI Bill Claims

Along with 11 other higher education groups, ACE sent a letter last week to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs regarding the delays veterans are experiencing receiving their housing allowance and tuition benefits.
Student Mobility

November 13, 2018

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.
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.

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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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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

Women of Color Speak Candidly About Their Path to the Presidency

Last Chance for Nominations for ACE’s Student of the Year Award

Leadership & Advocacy News

HEADLINES: Today's Top Higher Education News

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Central European University

ACE, Associations Urge HHS Not to Pursue Definition of Sex

Facing the Mental Health Crisis on American Campuses

Education Department Announces Delay in Recall of Perkins Funds

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Pardon of Matthew Hedges

Department of Education Releases Draft Rule on Title IX Sexual Assault

ACE, Higher Education Groups Write House About Continuing Delays on Processing GI Bill Claims

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Open Doors 2018

Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Ninth Circuit DACA Ruling

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