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January 23, 2020
Leaders attending ACE2020 will hear from experts discussing a wide array of topics affecting higher education including race and ethnic disparities, financial challenges and competition, federal policies, public trust, and more.
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ACE2020 Concurrent Sessions to Help Higher Ed Leaders Innovate and Inspire
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January 23, 2020
ACE2020 Concurrent Sessions to Help Higher Ed Leaders Innovate and Inspire
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January 21, 2020
ACE and five other higher education associations submitted comments Jan. 15 to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) expressing support for a proposed federal rule to define undergraduate and graduate student workers as nonemployees.
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ACE, Higher Education Associations Support NLRB Reversal of Decision That Defines Student Workers as Employees
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January 21, 2020
ACE, Higher Education Associations Support NLRB Reversal of Decision That Defines Student Workers as Employees
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January 21, 2020
The 2020 Census has launched its campaign to count everyone living in the country, and an accurate tally of college students nationwide is vitally important to this effort.
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College Students Need to Stand and Be Counted in 2020 Census
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January 21, 2020
College Students Need to Stand and Be Counted in 2020 Census
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January 17, 2020
Legislation to create a commission to draft voluntary guidelines for accessible college instructional materials, which ACE has long supported, has been reintroduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
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Bill to Improve Accessibility of College Materials Reintroduced in Senate
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January 17, 2020
Bill to Improve Accessibility of College Materials Reintroduced in Senate
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January 17, 2020
The House of Representatives voted 231-180 to pass a resolution to block Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' new borrower defense rule from going into effect.
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House Votes to Block Education Department Rule on Borrower Defense
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January 17, 2020
House Votes to Block Education Department Rule on Borrower Defense
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January 13, 2020
The December webinar, “Whither Higher Education Act Reauthorization?” is now archived exclusively on ACE Engage®, ACE’s online community and learning platform.
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Missed Our Recent Webinar on HEA Reauthorization? No Problem, See It On ACE Engage.
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January 13, 2020
Missed Our Recent Webinar on HEA Reauthorization? No Problem, See It On ACE Engage.
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January 13, 2020
Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and Tony-nominated producer, will be the featured speaker during the Monday Luncheon Plenary at ACE2020.
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Prominent Voices on Immigration, Politics to Address ACE2020
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January 13, 2020
Prominent Voices on Immigration, Politics to Address ACE2020
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January 10, 2020
Members of the steering committee for ACE’s new Learner Success Lab met for the first time last month to provide insight and guidance as the program takes form leading up to its launch next fall.
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Learner Success Lab Takes Shape With Steering Committee Kickoff
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January 10, 2020
Learner Success Lab Takes Shape With Steering Committee Kickoff
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January 6, 2020
The ACE Internationalization Laboratory’s 2018-2020 Cohort held its closing meeting before the winter holidays to tie together a year-and-a-half of work.
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Internationalization Lab Cohort 16 Wraps Up as Cohort 18 Opens Applications
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January 6, 2020
Internationalization Lab Cohort 16 Wraps Up as Cohort 18 Opens Applications
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January 6, 2020
In recent comments to USCIS, ACE and seven other higher education associations warned warned that the Trump administration’s proposed increases in immigration fees would “reinforce a troubling message” to international students and scholars.
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Proposed Visa Fee Increases Would Discourage International Students and Scholars From Coming to the United States
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January 6, 2020
Proposed Visa Fee Increases Would Discourage International Students and Scholars From Coming to the United States
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January 2, 2020
U.S. Higher Education: A Brief Guide, a new publication by ACE, provides important information non-U.S. institutions need to pursue and develop successful partnerships with U.S. colleges and universities.
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ACE Releases Handy Resource on Understanding U.S. Higher Education
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January 2, 2020
ACE Releases Handy Resource on Understanding U.S. Higher Education
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December 20, 2019
Congress this week approved a final FY 2020 $1.4 trillion spending package, several months after the start of the fiscal year, that includes a strong increase for student financial aid and a robust hike in spending on science and medical research.
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Congress Approves Final FY 2020 Spending Package
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December 20, 2019
Congress Approves Final FY 2020 Spending Package
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December 20, 2019
Congress this week approved several tax provisions of importance to higher education, including a fix to the so-called “kiddie tax” mistake made in the drafting of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that has inadvertently caused harm to many low- and m
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Congress Fixes “Kiddie Tax” Mistake, Approves Other Higher Education Tax Provisions
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December 20, 2019
Congress Fixes “Kiddie Tax” Mistake, Approves Other Higher Education Tax Provisions
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December 19, 2019
Statement released on December 19 supporting the recent fix to the kiddie tax mistake.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Fixing the "Kiddie Tax" Mistake
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December 19, 2019
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Fixing the "Kiddie Tax" Mistake
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December 16, 2019
A new ACE report examines different national higher education financing policies around the world and how they impact equity and attainment.
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ACE Report Compares Higher Ed Funding Policies around the World
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December 16, 2019
ACE Report Compares Higher Ed Funding Policies around the World
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December 13, 2019
Congress gave final approval Dec. 10 to the FUTURE Act, a bill that will restore and make permanent a $255 million per year funding stream for minority serving institutions.
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Congress Approves FUTURE Act
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December 13, 2019
Congress Approves FUTURE Act
Press Release
December 12, 2019
LeBlanc will begin his term will begin in March 2020 after ACE2020, ACE’s 102nd Annual Meeting, March 14-16, in San Diego.
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Southern New Hampshire University President Paul J. LeBlanc Elected ACE Board Chair
Press Release
December 12, 2019
Southern New Hampshire University President Paul J. LeBlanc Elected ACE Board Chair
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December 10, 2019
The Future Act passed the House by a vote to 319 to 96. The bill would restore $255 million for MSIs and streamline FAFSA and the process and the process borrowers use to repay income-driven student loans.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of the FUTURE Act
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December 10, 2019
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of the FUTURE Act
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December 9, 2019
Roger W. Ferguson Jr., president and CEO of TIAA, and Kai Ryssdal, host and senior editor of Marketplace, will examine the national economic outlook for higher education during the Sunday Luncheon Plenary at ACE2020 in San Diego.
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ACE2020 Plenary Conversation to Feature TIAA’s Roger Ferguson and Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal
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December 9, 2019
ACE2020 Plenary Conversation to Feature TIAA’s Roger Ferguson and Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal
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December 9, 2019
The Dec. 4 conversation, the first in a monthly series o​f Public Policy Pop-Ups, was hosted on ACE Engage®, ACE's peer-to-peer online community and learning platform.
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Public Policy Pop-Ups on ACE Engage Keep Campus Leaders in the Loop
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December 9, 2019
Public Policy Pop-Ups on ACE Engage Keep Campus Leaders in the Loop
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December 9, 2019
The Senate has approved an amendment to the FUTURE Act that would permanently restore $255 million in funding for minority serving institutions and streamline the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Senate Approves Compromise Measure to Extend MSI Funding, Simplify FAFSA
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December 9, 2019
Senate Approves Compromise Measure to Extend MSI Funding, Simplify FAFSA
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December 9, 2019
Registration has opened for the ACE/AIEA Internationalization Collaborative 2020, which will take place Feb. 15, 2020, in Washington, DC.
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Program Details Announced for ACE/AIEA Collaborative on Internationalization as a Social Good
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December 9, 2019
Program Details Announced for ACE/AIEA Collaborative on Internationalization as a Social Good
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December 2, 2019
​A new brief, a companion to ACE’s seminal report Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education: A Status Report, examines student income alongside race and ethnicity.
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New ACE Report Looks at Low-income Undergraduates
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December 2, 2019
New ACE Report Looks at Low-income Undergraduates
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December 2, 2019
ACE is debuting a new feature called the Public Policy Pop-Up on ACE Engage®, ACE’s peer-to-peer online community and learning platform for higher education executives.
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Introducing Monthly Live Policy Updates on ACE Engage
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December 2, 2019
Introducing Monthly Live Policy Updates on ACE Engage
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December 2, 2019
ACE is encouraging institutions, mentors, and students themselves to recognize students for the 2019 Student of the Year Award. Nominations from those who know of the accomplishments of a deserving student are now due by Dec. 6.
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Deadline Extended: Nominate a Student for ACE/Salesforce Student of the Year Award
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December 2, 2019
Deadline Extended: Nominate a Student for ACE/Salesforce Student of the Year Award
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November 25, 2019
ACE to host a webinar on the upcoming revised Title IX campus sexual assault regulations, and one on ED's proposed expansion of requirements for foreign gift and contract reporting.
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Coming Soon: ACE Webinars on Final Title IX Rule and Proposed Expansion of Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Requirements
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November 25, 2019
Coming Soon: ACE Webinars on Final Title IX Rule and Proposed Expansion of Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Requirements
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November 25, 2019
Diana S. Natalicio, a leading advocate for improving higher education equity and access who served for 31 years as president of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), will deliver the Robert H. Atwell Plenary address at ACE2020 in San Diego.
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Longtime National Higher Education Leader Diana Natalicio to Deliver Atwell Plenary Address at ACE2020
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November 25, 2019
Longtime National Higher Education Leader Diana Natalicio to Deliver Atwell Plenary Address at ACE2020
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November 18, 2019
Register now for a Dec. 10 ACE webinar exploring whether the Higher Education Act (HEA) will be reauthorized anytime soon.
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ACE Webinar: Whither HEA Reauthorization?
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November 18, 2019
ACE Webinar: Whither HEA Reauthorization?
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November 18, 2019
Funding from the Charles Koch Foundation will support a survey of public attitudes and a convening of experts to develop an agenda for further research.
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ACE to Study Impact and Perceptions of International Students
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November 18, 2019
ACE to Study Impact and Perceptions of International Students
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November 13, 2019
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 12 on whether President Trump’s decision to rescind the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy was done legally.
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Legality of Trump Administration’s Move to End DACA
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November 13, 2019
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Legality of Trump Administration’s Move to End DACA
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November 8, 2019
The comments, submitted by ACE and 29 other higher education associations, say ED's proposed expansion of the reporting requirements for foreign gifts and contracts under the Higher Education Act exceeds congressional authority.
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ACE, Higher Education Groups Criticize Proposed Expansion of Reporting Requirements for Foreign Gifts and Contracts
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November 8, 2019
ACE, Higher Education Groups Criticize Proposed Expansion of Reporting Requirements for Foreign Gifts and Contracts
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November 7, 2019
Nov. 14 is the deadline to receive the Early Bird discount for ACE2020, ACE's 102nd Annual Meeting, March 14-16, in San Diego.
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Last Chance for ACE2020 Early Bird Registration Discount
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November 7, 2019
Last Chance for ACE2020 Early Bird Registration Discount
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November 7, 2019
Campuses that promote minority students’ sense of belonging can lead to improved diversity among students pursuing STEM fields, according to a new brief published by ACE and the National Center for Institutional Diversity at the University of Michigan.
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Minority Students Fare Better On Inclusive Campuses
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November 7, 2019
Minority Students Fare Better On Inclusive Campuses
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November 7, 2019
An understanding of student needs, higher education policy, and the national dialogue around the value of higher education have to be communicated both through words and action.
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Campus Leaders Articulate Their Unique Institutional Value at Kansas City Summit
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November 7, 2019
Campus Leaders Articulate Their Unique Institutional Value at Kansas City Summit
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November 4, 2019
The Education Department has published its final regulations on accreditation and state authorization distance education, the result of a negotiated rulemaking session earlier this year.
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Education Department Releases Final Rules on Accreditation, State Authorization
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November 4, 2019
Education Department Releases Final Rules on Accreditation, State Authorization
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November 4, 2019
15 national postsecondary education organizations signed a joint statement of support for credential data transparency.
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Commit Now to Credential Transparency
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November 4, 2019
Commit Now to Credential Transparency
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November 4, 2019
Community Colleges Work to Enhance Future Workforce A new ACE paper explores how community college and university leaders, policymakers, and industry partners can enhance their institution’s mission to ensure that no level of education is a dead end, and
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Community Colleges Work to Enhance Future Workforce
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November 4, 2019
Community Colleges Work to Enhance Future Workforce
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November 4, 2019
The House Education and Labor Committee voted to pass a bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, the primary law that governs the relationship between the federal government, colleges and universities, and students.
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House Committee Approves HEA Legislation; Future of Bill Is Uncertain
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November 4, 2019
House Committee Approves HEA Legislation; Future of Bill Is Uncertain
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November 4, 2019
As Veterans Day nears, ACE is encouraging institutions and mentors to honor a veteran by submitting a nomination for the Student of the Year Award. Nominations from those who know of the accomplishments of a deserving student are due by Dec. 7.
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Nominate a Student Veteran for ACE’s Student of the Year Award
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November 4, 2019
Nominate a Student Veteran for ACE’s Student of the Year Award
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October 30, 2019
As part of its commitment to supporting learners’ education attainment – and with support from Strada Education Network – ACE has championed an effective teaching agenda to explore connections between instructional quality and student outcomes.
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ACE, Strada Partner in Supporting Faculty Development to Deliver Maximum Impact
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October 30, 2019
ACE, Strada Partner in Supporting Faculty Development to Deliver Maximum Impact
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October 28, 2019
ACE2020 will offer valuable opportunities for campus leaders to learn what to expect from policymakers on topics such as immigration, international students, Title IX, and Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization.
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Get the Inside Story on What’s Ahead for Higher Education and Public Policy at ACE2020
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October 28, 2019
Get the Inside Story on What’s Ahead for Higher Education and Public Policy at ACE2020
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October 28, 2019
ACE and 32 other higher education associations today sent a letter to the leaders of the House Education and Labor Committee outlining areas of support and concern with the College Affordability Act.
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ACE, Other Associations Respond to House HEA Reauthorization Bill
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October 28, 2019
ACE, Other Associations Respond to House HEA Reauthorization Bill
Press Release
October 21, 2019
A new report co-authored by the American Council on Education (ACE), Huron, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, found that few higher education leaders are highly confident that their institutions are adequately prepared for changing market forces.
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University Leaders Raise Concerns About Adapting to Market Forces Reshaping Higher Education
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October 21, 2019
University Leaders Raise Concerns About Adapting to Market Forces Reshaping Higher Education
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October 16, 2019
House Democrats have introduced the latest legislative proposal to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, the law that governs federal financial aid and other higher education programs, as well as relevant rules and regulations.
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House Democrats Begin the HEA Reauthorization Process (Again)
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October 16, 2019
House Democrats Begin the HEA Reauthorization Process (Again)
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October 12, 2019
ACE and 12 other higher education associations submitted comments last week in response to a Department of Justice (DOJ) request for input on revising the regulations governing the accessibility of state and local government websites.
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ACE, Associations Comment on Proposed Web Accessibility Rules
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October 12, 2019
ACE, Associations Comment on Proposed Web Accessibility Rules
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October 11, 2019
Join experts and leaders from ACE, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Huron for a webinar on Oct. 22 from 2-3:00 p.m. (ET) to hear findings from a recent survey of campus leaders.
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Webinar to Explore How Institutions Can Prepare for and Promote Change
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October 11, 2019
Webinar to Explore How Institutions Can Prepare for and Promote Change
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October 7, 2019
The 2019 International Enrollment Hot Topics Survey is now open through Oct. 9, and campus representatives are encouraged to report feedback on current events and trends that may have impacted international student enrollments.
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Take Survey Today to Help Track Trends in International Student Enrollment
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October 7, 2019
Take Survey Today to Help Track Trends in International Student Enrollment
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October 4, 2019
Background on an amicus brief ACE and 43 higher education associations submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.
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ACE, 43 Other Associations Submit Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold the Legality of DACA
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October 4, 2019
ACE, 43 Other Associations Submit Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold the Legality of DACA
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October 3, 2019
A case study of the 10-year journey through regional accreditation of the non-traditional institution College Unbound uncovers the innovation behind a learner-centered and student-driven approach to higher education, according to a new ACE report.
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College Unbound Case Study Offers Inside Look at Future of Innovation in Higher Education
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October 3, 2019
College Unbound Case Study Offers Inside Look at Future of Innovation in Higher Education
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October 2, 2019
A federal judge Tuesday released a long-anticipated decision in the Harvard University admissions case, ruling the institution does not discriminate against Asian-American applicants and reaffirming the importance of race-conscious admissions.
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Federal Court Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Process
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October 2, 2019
Federal Court Upholds Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Process
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October 1, 2019
Mitchell applauded the ruling, which occurs against a backdrop of continuing attacks on what remains the settled law of the land in this area.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Harvard University Admissions Case Ruling
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October 1, 2019
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Harvard University Admissions Case Ruling
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September 30, 2019
ACE’s newly published paper explores how faculty can use data to identify specific challenges and barriers to success for students in their own departments or disciplines.
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New ACE Paper Finds Faculty Members Key to Student Success at Community Colleges
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September 30, 2019
New ACE Paper Finds Faculty Members Key to Student Success at Community Colleges
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September 27, 2019
If there is a leader or initiative on your campus committed to enhancing career development, campus climate, and mentoring for women in higher education, consider nominating them for the Donna Shavlik Award or ACE State Network Award.
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Honor a Person or Program Advancing Women in Higher Education
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September 27, 2019
Honor a Person or Program Advancing Women in Higher Education
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September 27, 2019
The Department of Labor (DOL) published the final rule increasing the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to the federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Labor Department Publishes Final Overtime Rule: What Campuses Need to Know
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September 27, 2019
Labor Department Publishes Final Overtime Rule: What Campuses Need to Know
Press Release
September 26, 2019
ACE) and Strada Education Network announced a groundbreaking, 2.5-year initiative to help colleges and universities align learning and workforce opportunities to improve student success. 
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ACE, Strada Launch Innovative Learner Success Initiative
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September 26, 2019
ACE, Strada Launch Innovative Learner Success Initiative
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September 23, 2019
​​It’s not too early to register for ACE2020, ACE’s 102nd Annual Meeting, March 14-16, in San Diego.
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Registration Opens for ACE2020 in San Diego
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September 23, 2019
Registration Opens for ACE2020 in San Diego
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September 16, 2019
ACE and 43 other higher education groups sent a letter to House leaders in support of a measure to extend funding for STEM programs at colleges and universities serving predominantly minority student populations.
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ACE, Higher Education Groups Call on House to Extend Funding for STEM Programs at HBCUs, Other MSIs
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September 16, 2019
ACE, Higher Education Groups Call on House to Extend Funding for STEM Programs at HBCUs, Other MSIs
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September 16, 2019
More than 600 colleges and universities have signed a letter urging Congress act now to pass long overdue bipartisan legislation providing permanent protection for Dreamers.
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Hundreds of Colleges and Universities Sign Letter Urging Congressional Action to Protect Dreamers
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September 16, 2019
Hundreds of Colleges and Universities Sign Letter Urging Congressional Action to Protect Dreamers
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September 16, 2019
Register now for an insightful and unique discussion focused on the 10-year accreditation journey of College Unbound, a student-driven, nonprofit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Innovation Up Close: ACE Event to Explore College Unbound’s Successful Journey
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September 16, 2019
Innovation Up Close: ACE Event to Explore College Unbound’s Successful Journey
Statement
September 16, 2019
It is vital for members of the House of Representatives to swiftly approve the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Importance of Passing the FUTURE Act
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September 16, 2019
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Importance of Passing the FUTURE Act
News
September 13, 2019
As Congress and federal security agencies raise concerns about foreign influence at colleges and universities, campuses have had an increasing number of questions about the foreign gift and contract reporting requirements.
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ED Announces Plans to Expand Collection of Information on Foreign Gifts and Contracts
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September 13, 2019
ED Announces Plans to Expand Collection of Information on Foreign Gifts and Contracts
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September 6, 2019
The Department of Education has released its final regulation on borrower defense to repayment, which cancels Direct Loans for students whose institutions misled them.
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Education Department Releases Final Borrower Defense Rules
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September 6, 2019
Education Department Releases Final Borrower Defense Rules
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August 22, 2019
ACE President Ted Mitchell applauded the announcement and urged the administration to address other loan cancellation problems.
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Trump Administration Announces Easier Path to Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
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August 22, 2019
Trump Administration Announces Easier Path to Student Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
Statement
August 21, 2019
This announcement means that nearly 40,000 disabled veterans—including 25,000 already in default on their loans—will get the benefits that were promised.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Administration’s Plan to Forgive Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
Statement
August 21, 2019
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Administration’s Plan to Forgive Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
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August 20, 2019
ACE’s ever-popular Internationalization Laboratory reached new heights earlier this month with the convening of the 17th cohort and the addition of several new Lab advisors.
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Largest Cohort of ACE’s Internationalization Lab Yet Begins Work
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August 20, 2019
Largest Cohort of ACE’s Internationalization Lab Yet Begins Work
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August 15, 2019
The 2019-20 class of ACE Fellows engaged in an immersive week-long retreat earlier this month in Hartford, Connecticut to jumpstart their year of leadership development.
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ACE Fellows Explore What It Takes to Lead at Opening Retreat
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August 15, 2019
ACE Fellows Explore What It Takes to Lead at Opening Retreat
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August 12, 2019
The House Committee on Appropriations voted to approve its spending bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for FY 2020, allocating $75.9 billion to the Department of Education.
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House Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2020 Spending Bill for Labor-HHS-Education
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August 12, 2019
House Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2020 Spending Bill for Labor-HHS-Education
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August 12, 2019
Applications and nominations are now open for three awards to be presented at ACE2020, ACE’s 102nd Annual Meeting, March 14-16, in San Diego, California.
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Nominate or Apply for an ACE Leadership Award
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August 12, 2019
Nominate or Apply for an ACE Leadership Award
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August 12, 2019
​The Trump administration has finalized its plan to overhaul how the government evaluates whether an individual from another country, either already in the United States or seeking to come here, is “not likely to be a public charge.”
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Trump Administration Releases Final Public Charge Rule
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August 12, 2019
Trump Administration Releases Final Public Charge Rule
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August 9, 2019
​Federal financial aid dollars are once again available to tens of thousands of California students enrolled in online programs at nonprofit out-of-state colleges and universities.
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Federal Aid Freed for Online California Students Enrolled at Out-of-State Institutions
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August 9, 2019
Federal Aid Freed for Online California Students Enrolled at Out-of-State Institutions
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August 5, 2019
U.S. two-year institutions are becoming increasingly global, and Hudson Valley Community College hopes to be at the vanguard. Instead of bringing international students to New York, HVCC is coming to them with planned campuses in Central America and the C
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Hudson Valley Community College Goes Global With International Expansion
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August 5, 2019
Hudson Valley Community College Goes Global With International Expansion
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August 2, 2019
ACE and other higher education groups wrote to Congress in support of the College Student Hunger Act of 2019, an effort to remove barriers preventing low-income students from accessing benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Higher Education Community Urges Support for Campus Hunger Bill
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August 2, 2019
Higher Education Community Urges Support for Campus Hunger Bill
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July 31, 2019
Efforts to deal with sexual harassment in science have continued over the summer, with the House approving a bill to address the problem and NASA moving on rule changes similar to those implemented by NSF last year.
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Efforts to Curb Sexual Harassment in Science Move Forward
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July 31, 2019
Efforts to Curb Sexual Harassment in Science Move Forward
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July 29, 2019
ACE recently published three new papers covering international perspectives on attainment and inclusion, international student funding, and Intensive English Programs.
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ACE Releases Three New Resources on International Education
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July 29, 2019
ACE Releases Three New Resources on International Education
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July 29, 2019
The Department of Education announced last week that Californians enrolled in online programs at nonprofit colleges and universities located outside the state became ineligible for federal financial aid following a court decision in May.
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Education Department Rule Could Deny California Students Access to Financial Aid
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July 29, 2019
Education Department Rule Could Deny California Students Access to Financial Aid
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July 22, 2019
Applications are open for the 2020-21 class of the nation’s premier higher education leadership development program.
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Be the Change You Want to See in Higher Ed—Apply to the ACE Fellows Program
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July 22, 2019
Be the Change You Want to See in Higher Ed—Apply to the ACE Fellows Program
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July 18, 2019
ACE joined a coalition of more than 30 higher education groups in a letter to congressional leaders June 15, urging them to make graduate students a priority in the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
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ACE, Higher Education Groups Ask Lawmakers to Prioritize Graduate Education
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July 18, 2019
ACE, Higher Education Groups Ask Lawmakers to Prioritize Graduate Education
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July 17, 2019
ACE asks the Trump administration to improve the visa processing times for the nation's more than 1 million international students in the United States.
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ACE, Associations Call for “Sensible Steps” to Improve the Student Visa Process
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July 17, 2019
ACE, Associations Call for “Sensible Steps” to Improve the Student Visa Process
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July 15, 2019
ACE and other higher education associations have for the third time in seven months sent a letter asking the Department of Education to clarify the reporting requirements for foreign gifts.
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ACE, Associations Reiterate Request for Clarification of Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
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July 15, 2019
ACE, Associations Reiterate Request for Clarification of Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
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July 15, 2019
The House of Representatives approved a $733 billion defense policy bill on Friday that includes provisions targeted at stemming perceived academic espionage at U.S. research universities.
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House Defense Bill Includes Provisions on Academic Espionage, For-Profit Oversight
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July 15, 2019
House Defense Bill Includes Provisions on Academic Espionage, For-Profit Oversight
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July 10, 2019
The Global Forum on Academic Freedom, Institutional Autonomy, and the Future of Democracy convened in Strasbourg, France June 20-21, producing a declaration outlining the responsibilities of higher education on these topics.
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Global Forum Adopts Declaration on Academic Freedom
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July 10, 2019
Global Forum Adopts Declaration on Academic Freedom
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July 8, 2019
ACE President Ted Mitchell has urged the Alaska State Legislature to override the governor’s budget veto and change course on the proposed draconian cut to the state’s public higher education system.
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ACE Calls on Alaska Legislature to Override Higher Education Cuts
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July 8, 2019
ACE Calls on Alaska Legislature to Override Higher Education Cuts
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July 3, 2019
The Treasury Department has released proposed rules for the tax on the endowments of private colleges and universities included in the 2017 tax overhaul, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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Treasury Department Releases Endowment Tax Draft Rules
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July 3, 2019
Treasury Department Releases Endowment Tax Draft Rules
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July 1, 2019
​​The Education Department has rescinded the Obama-era gainful employment regulations, which penalized some programs that graduated students with too much debt. ACE and other groups advocated against repeal.
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Department of Education Repeals Gainful Employment Regulations
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July 1, 2019
Department of Education Repeals Gainful Employment Regulations
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July 1, 2019
The Supreme Court will review the Trump administration's decision to end the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy in its October term.
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Supreme Court to Review DACA Policy Protecting Young Undocumented Immigrants
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July 1, 2019
Supreme Court to Review DACA Policy Protecting Young Undocumented Immigrants
Statement
June 28, 2019
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on June 28 issued the final repeal of regulations crafted by the Obama administration to hold low-quality career education programs accountable.
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Statement of ACE Senior Vice President Terry W. Hartle on Repeal of Gainful Employment Regulations
Statement
June 28, 2019
Statement of ACE Senior Vice President Terry W. Hartle on Repeal of Gainful Employment Regulations
Statement
June 28, 2019
The Supreme Court will hear three DACA cases this fall. However, there remains an urgent need for Congress to pass a long-term legislative solution for Dreamers.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Supreme Court Decision to Take Up DACA
Statement
June 28, 2019
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Supreme Court Decision to Take Up DACA
News
June 26, 2019
Students, researchers, policy makers, and higher education leaders came together in Washington, DC, recently to discuss how institutions can be better engines of upward mobility for students left behind in the higher education system.
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Helping Students Succeed: Event Explores Ways to Close Higher Ed Equity Gaps
News
June 26, 2019
Helping Students Succeed: Event Explores Ways to Close Higher Ed Equity Gaps
News
June 24, 2019
Congressional members from both parties have expressed heightened concern in recent months over security and foreign influence at higher education institutions, specifically around China.
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Senate Defense Bill Targets Security and Foreign Influence at Colleges and Universities
News
June 24, 2019
Senate Defense Bill Targets Security and Foreign Influence at Colleges and Universities
News
June 24, 2019
The 2019-20 class of the ACE Fellows Program kicked off their leadership development experience with an orientation June 14-15 at ACE’s offices in Washington, DC.
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New Fellows Class Sets the Scene for Leadership Growth
News
June 24, 2019
New Fellows Class Sets the Scene for Leadership Growth
News
June 20, 2019
ACE and others in the higher education community are urging Congress to correct a mistake made in the drafting of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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ACE, Others Urge Fix to Increased "Kiddie Tax" Impacting Low- and Middle-income Students
News
June 20, 2019
ACE, Others Urge Fix to Increased "Kiddie Tax" Impacting Low- and Middle-income Students
News
June 19, 2019
ACE and five other higher education associations have written to House Ways and Means Committee leaders urging support for extending the tuition deduction and repealing the so-called parking tax in two bills scheduled for committee markup.
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ACE, Other Groups Urge Congress to Extend Tuition Deduction, Repeal Parking Tax
News
June 19, 2019
ACE, Other Groups Urge Congress to Extend Tuition Deduction, Repeal Parking Tax
News
June 19, 2019
The House has passed a $982.8 billion minibus spending package that appropriates funding for four separate FY 2020 spending bills, including the one for Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education.
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House Approves Spending Package That Includes Substantial Increases for Student Aid, Research
News
June 19, 2019
House Approves Spending Package That Includes Substantial Increases for Student Aid, Research
News
June 19, 2019
​​The GI Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that has helped millions of veterans pay for postsecondary education, marks its 75th anniversary on June 22.
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The GI Bill Turns 75
News
June 19, 2019
The GI Bill Turns 75
News
June 17, 2019
Data in a new ACE brief shows that less than 10 percent of just over 2,300 institutions nationwide are in serious risk of closing or merging. However, institutions that are genuinely struggling but not in immediate danger of closing also face challenges.
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ACE Brief Highlights Higher Ed Market Risks and Stressors, Solutions
News
June 17, 2019
ACE Brief Highlights Higher Ed Market Risks and Stressors, Solutions
News
June 17, 2019
Campus leaders gathered last week in Portland, Oregon to discuss today’s students and the economic realities of our institutions and the nation at the ACE West Summer Summit.
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Portland Summit Provides Insights Into Student and Economic Trends
News
June 17, 2019
Portland Summit Provides Insights Into Student and Economic Trends
News
June 10, 2019
Webinar: Military Learning and College Credit Recommendations in the Engineering Fields
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Webinar: Military Learning and College Credit Recommendations in the Engineering Fields
News
June 10, 2019
Webinar: Military Learning and College Credit Recommendations in the Engineering Fields
News
June 5, 2019
The measure would give young undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children a pathway to citizenship.
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House Approves Dream Act, Sending Bill to Senate
News
June 5, 2019
House Approves Dream Act, Sending Bill to Senate
News
June 5, 2019
ACE President Ted Mitchell sent a l​​​​etter Tuesday to Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), thanking the lawmakers for introducing legislation to fix a mistake in the 2017 tax law.
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ACE Urges Senate to Pass Fix to “Kiddie Tax” Mistake Impacting Low- and Middle-Income Students
News
June 5, 2019
ACE Urges Senate to Pass Fix to “Kiddie Tax” Mistake Impacting Low- and Middle-Income Students
News
June 3, 2019
Vote comes as the Supreme Court rejects the Trump administration’s request to move swiftly on resolving the legal status of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.
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House Set to Vote on American Dream and Promise Act
News
June 3, 2019
House Set to Vote on American Dream and Promise Act
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