American College President Study: Past Editions Section 1 ContentThe American College President Study has long served the higher education community as the most comprehensive, in-depth, and frequently cited source of information about the college presidency and pathways to higher education leadership. ACE has conducted the survey approximately every five years since 1986. Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right 2017 Edition Section 2 ContentThe survey for the 2017 edition was conducted in 2016. Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Publication June 20, 2017 The 2017 edition of ACPS examines presidents’ education, career path, length of service, race and ethnicity, and gender, along with presidents’ opinions on matters related to diversity and inclusion, state funding, and state political climates. Download Publication June 20, 2017 American College President Study 2017 Related Publications and Infographics Publication This brief argues that meaningful parity will be achieved when women not only reach the presidency but are also set up to succeed and endure in the position. Recommendations are offered on ways to increase representation of women among college presidents. Download Publication Leading the Way to Parity: Preparation, Persistence, and the Role of Women Presidents Publication This brief shares examples of how innovative higher education leaders work collaboratively with campus stakeholders, build and strengthen networks, and turn their challenges into successes. Download Publication Innovative Leadership: Insights from the American College President Study 2017 Publication This brief shares four interviews with women of color who are serving as presidents or chancellors of colleges and universities. Download Publication Voices from the Field: Women of Color Presidents in Higher Education Infographic This infographic draws upon data from the American College President Study to highlight women presidents and the leadership experience they bring to the college presidency. Download Infographic Ready to Lead: Women in the Presidency Infographic In the ACPS 2017, college presidents shared information on their means of preparation for the role. This infographic provides additional details on those who participated in formal leadership training prior to becoming a president. Download Infographic Path to the Presidency: The Role of Formal Leadership Training Infographic March 25, 2019 This infographic draws upon data from the American College President Study 2017 to highlight presidents of Minority Serving Institutions, their work, and their views of the college presidency. Download Infographic March 25, 2019 Presidents of Minority Serving Institutions Infographic In the American College President Study 2017, college and university presidents shared information on their international experience. This infographic provides additional details on how college presidents are driving internationalization efforts on cam... Download Infographic Globally Minded Presidents: International Experience of College Presidents Blog Posts Looking Ahead to Diversifying the College Presidency Higher Education Today | August 14, 2017 The Evolving Nature of the College PresidencyHigher Education Today | December 4, 2017 The Hard Work of Innovative Presidents and Teams Higher Education Today | October 1, 2018 2007 and 2012 Editions Section 3 ContentThe survey for the 2007 edition was conducted in 2006, and the survey for the 2012 edition was conducted in 2011. Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Publication February 1, 2007 The 2007 edition of ACPS considers how the college presidency changed from 1986 to 2006 and includes information on presidents’ education, career path, length of service, age, marital status, religious affiliation, race/ethnicity, and gender. Download Publication February 1, 2007 The American College President: 2007 Edition, 20th Anniversary Publication February 1, 2012 The 2012 edition of ACPS presents information on presidents’ education, career path, and length of service, as well as personal characteristics such as age, marital status, and religious affiliation. It also includes data on race and ethnicity and gender. Download Publication February 1, 2012 The American College President 2012 Publication These errata for the 2012 edition of ACPS include corrected tables, as well as revised text for Chapters 2, 5, 8, and 10, with corrected text highlighted in boldface and corrected data shaded in each table. Download Publication Errata: The American College President 2012 Connect with Us Section 4 ContentFor additional information regarding past editions of the American College President Study, please contact acps@acenet.edu. Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1Explore the 2023 EditionDownload The American College President: 2023 Edition, the latest edition of ACPS; find figures and tables; and explore related publications. Visit the Page Rail Content 2SupportThe American College President Study is generously supported by the TIAA Institute. Rail Content 3 Page Content