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June 14, 2021
ACE and nearly 50 other higher education organizations are advocating for Congress to expand federal investments in Fiscal Year 2022 to adequately support critical programs serving students, institutions, and researchers.
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Higher Education Community Asks Congress to Support Funding Levels Needed to Serve Students, Institutions
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June 14, 2021
Higher Education Community Asks Congress to Support Funding Levels Needed to Serve Students, Institutions
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June 14, 2021
ACE and the Association of College and University Educators will be hosting a free webinar on June 24 focused on higher education’s collective responsibility to create a more equitable and just learning environment for all students.
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Register for Webinar Highlighting Inclusive, Equitable Teaching
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June 14, 2021
Register for Webinar Highlighting Inclusive, Equitable Teaching
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June 14, 2021
ACE and 42 other organizations have submitted comments on the Education Department's Title IX regulations, expressing concerns with the highly prescriptive, court-like processes including the mandate for a live hearing with direct cross-examination.
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Colleges and Universities Are Not Courts, Higher Education Groups Tell Education Department in Comments on Title IX
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June 14, 2021
Colleges and Universities Are Not Courts, Higher Education Groups Tell Education Department in Comments on Title IX
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June 14, 2021
The Senate has passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, a bipartisan effort to authorize funding for the National Science Foundation that also contains a range of provisions aimed at tightening security on research activities.
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Senate Passes Bill to Authorize Funding for Technology, Science and Research, Tighten Security on Research
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June 14, 2021
Senate Passes Bill to Authorize Funding for Technology, Science and Research, Tighten Security on Research
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June 7, 2021
CDC and ACHA have released new guidance on how higher ed can operate safely this fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, taking into consideration the substantial progress the US has made in the months since vaccinations were made available.
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CDC, ACHA Release Guidance on How Campuses Can Operate Safely This Fall
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June 7, 2021
CDC, ACHA Release Guidance on How Campuses Can Operate Safely This Fall
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June 7, 2021
A free virtual event co-hosted by ACE, Markle Foundation, and the Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss how higher education and training can better address the needs of workers and communities.
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Register Now for Virtual Event on Higher Education and Inclusive Capitalism
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June 7, 2021
Register Now for Virtual Event on Higher Education and Inclusive Capitalism
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June 1, 2021
The Biden administration has released its full budget​ for fiscal year 2022, requesting large increases for scientific research but limited increases for student aid and other higher education programs.
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White House Releases Budget With Increased Funding for NIH, NSF
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June 1, 2021
White House Releases Budget With Increased Funding for NIH, NSF
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May 24, 2021
Only a few spots remain for the 19th cohort of the ACE Internationalization Laboratory, which will take place Aug. 2021 through May 2023.
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join the ACE Internationalization Lab
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May 24, 2021
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join the ACE Internationalization Lab
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May 24, 2021
ACE is celebrating ACE Awards week, an opportunity to showcase its 2021 leadership and innovation awards winners’ accomplishments online through video interviews and social media highlights.
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ACE Awards Week Recognizes Outstanding Leaders, Innovators, Students
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May 24, 2021
ACE Awards Week Recognizes Outstanding Leaders, Innovators, Students
Press Release
May 21, 2021
The award was created to recognize institutions that have responded to higher education challenges in innovative and creative ways and achieved dramatic changes in a relatively brief period. It includes a $10,000 prize.
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UC San Diego and Davenport University Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
May 21, 2021
UC San Diego and Davenport University Receive ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation
Press Release
May 21, 2021
The award is bestowed annually to acknowledge the substantial role of mentors in the success of ACE Fellows Program participants. President Alger has mentored an ACE Fellow every year for the past six years.
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James Madison University President Jonathan Alger Named Winner of ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
Press Release
May 21, 2021
James Madison University President Jonathan Alger Named Winner of ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award
News
May 21, 2021
Mental health of students remains the top concern for college and university leaders as they wrap up the spring 2021 term, according to the latest ACE Pulse Point survey.
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Final COVID-19 Pulse Point Survey of Higher Ed Leaders Shows How Institutions Are Adapting
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May 21, 2021
Final COVID-19 Pulse Point Survey of Higher Ed Leaders Shows How Institutions Are Adapting
Press Release
May 20, 2021
The award is named in honor of the late Reginald Wilson and is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions and demonstrated sustained commitment to diversity in higher education.
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ACE Honors The Ohio State University’s James L. Moore III With 2021 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
May 20, 2021
ACE Honors The Ohio State University’s James L. Moore III With 2021 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award
Press Release
May 19, 2021
St. Nicholas Burrus, a business student and heart transplant recipient, and Edwin Duarte, a U.S. Army veteran and history major, are ACE's 2020 Students of the Year.
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ACE Names St. Nicholas Burrus and Edwin Duarte Jr. 2020 Students of the Year
Press Release
May 19, 2021
ACE Names St. Nicholas Burrus and Edwin Duarte Jr. 2020 Students of the Year
Press Release
May 18, 2021
Betty Turner Asher, Jean Dowdall, Jan Greenwood, Narcisa Polonio, and Shelly Weiss Storbeck have been selected as a group to receive the ACE Donna Shavlik Award.
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Five Women in Field of Executive Search Have Been Selected Winners of the 2021 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
May 18, 2021
Five Women in Field of Executive Search Have Been Selected Winners of the 2021 ACE Donna Shavlik Award
Press Release
May 17, 2021
Janet Napolitano, a nationally recognized higher education leader and distinguished public servant, was presented with ACE's Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Former UC President Janet Napolitano Receives ACE Lifetime Achievement Award
Press Release
May 17, 2021
Former UC President Janet Napolitano Receives ACE Lifetime Achievement Award
News
May 17, 2021
The survey tracks qualitative and quantitative data and will provide a longitudinal look at U.S. internationalization as the fifth iteration of the survey in 20 years.
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Make Sure Your Institution Is Counted in ACE’s 2021 Mapping Internationalization Survey
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May 17, 2021
Make Sure Your Institution Is Counted in ACE’s 2021 Mapping Internationalization Survey
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May 17, 2021
A new ACE issue brief summarizes results from a series of surveys evaluating U.S. voters’ attitudes and perceptions regarding international students.
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Public Generally Supports International Students Despite Security and Competition Concerns, ACE Survey Finds
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May 17, 2021
Public Generally Supports International Students Despite Security and Competition Concerns, ACE Survey Finds
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May 14, 2021
The Department of Education has announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants for nonprofit higher education institutions and students under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.
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Education Department Releases $36 Billion in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds
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May 14, 2021
Education Department Releases $36 Billion in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds
Press Release
May 10, 2021
ACE and Lumina Foundation have announced that Cherisse Jones-Branch, dean of the Graduate School at Arkansas State University and a member of the 2021-22 ACE Fellows Program cohort, is receiving a grant to help enable her participation in the program.
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ACE and Lumina Foundation Honor ACE Fellow Cherisse Jones-Branch
Press Release
May 10, 2021
ACE and Lumina Foundation Honor ACE Fellow Cherisse Jones-Branch
News
May 3, 2021
President Biden has announced his long-awaited request for free community college as part of the American Families Plan, a proposal that represents a massive and potentially transformative investment in higher education.
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Free Community College Is Centerpiece of Biden Administration’s Latest Infrastructure Plan
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May 3, 2021
Free Community College Is Centerpiece of Biden Administration’s Latest Infrastructure Plan
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May 3, 2021
The Learner Success Laboratory is designed as a transformational change management process that emphasizes agility, resilience, equity, and evidence, all of which will be essential during this period of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Spots are Filling up for Cohort Two of ACE’s Learner Success Lab
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May 3, 2021
Spots are Filling up for Cohort Two of ACE’s Learner Success Lab
News
May 3, 2021
The Biden administration has started to address issues around student visas for international students and scholars wishing to come to the United States this fall.
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Biden Administration Moves to Make It Easier for Most International Students to Come to the U.S. This Fall
News
May 3, 2021
Biden Administration Moves to Make It Easier for Most International Students to Come to the U.S. This Fall
Statement
April 28, 2021
These are wide-ranging, bold proposals. They portend a revolution in the financing of higher education that would bolster opportunity and provide millions of low- and middle-income Americans the chance to pursue a higher education.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on American Families Plan Higher Education Proposals
Statement
April 28, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on American Families Plan Higher Education Proposals
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April 26, 2021
Some parts of the bills would be beneficial to campuses and students—especially the funding for research and efforts on STEM—while other provisions would be problematic, expensive, and time-consuming in terms of process and reporting requirements.
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Bills Targeting China Could Impact Higher Education Research and Foreign Gift Reporting
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April 26, 2021
Bills Targeting China Could Impact Higher Education Research and Foreign Gift Reporting
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April 19, 2021
ACE2021 plenaries included a conversation with John B. King Jr., the 10th Secretary of Education and currently president and CEO of The Education Trust; political analysts Kirsten Powers and Michael Steele; and Kimberlé Crenshaw.
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Access Now Available to ACE2021 Session Recordings
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April 19, 2021
Access Now Available to ACE2021 Session Recordings
Statement
April 13, 2021
As the integrity of our electoral system is essential, we strongly oppose the efforts currently underway across the nation to suppress voting by qualified voters. We stand with all who seek to expand rather than restrict voting and civic participation.
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Statement on Voting Rights by Higher Education Organizations
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April 13, 2021
Statement on Voting Rights by Higher Education Organizations
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April 13, 2021
ACE has joined nearly 50 other higher education organizations in releasing a statement that addresses efforts underway in a number of states to restrict or limit voting in future elections.
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Higher Education Community Statement Strongly Opposes Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights
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April 13, 2021
Higher Education Community Statement Strongly Opposes Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights
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April 12, 2021
Support for the mental health of students with marginalized identities, which is essential to ensuring equity and student success, will be the focus of a new series of workshops.
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New Workshop Series to Focus on Equity in Student Mental Health
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April 12, 2021
New Workshop Series to Focus on Equity in Student Mental Health
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April 5, 2021
The brief looks at issues such as whether institutions can require students to be vaccinated with one of the three COVID-19 vaccines so far approved in the United States, and some of the questions involved in making the decision to do so.
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ACE Issue Brief Suggests Framework for Campus Vaccination Requirement Questions
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April 5, 2021
ACE Issue Brief Suggests Framework for Campus Vaccination Requirement Questions
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April 1, 2021
ACE has launched a modernized Military Guide that will help military-connected students easily find college credit for their military education and training.
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Modernized ACE Military Guide Expands College Credit Opportunities for Military Learners
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April 1, 2021
Modernized ACE Military Guide Expands College Credit Opportunities for Military Learners
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March 29, 2021
A series of April webinars, presented in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, will examine the future of international exchanges with regards to scholars programs like Fulbright, student programs, and professional exchanges.
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Prepare for Post-COVID-19 International Exchanges With Three ACE Webinars
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March 29, 2021
Prepare for Post-COVID-19 International Exchanges With Three ACE Webinars
News
March 29, 2021
ACE has joined a broad coalition of nearly 1,200 organizations, including almost 900 colleges and universities, in urging Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant.
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Colleges and Universities, Higher Ed Groups Call on Congress to Double the Maximum Pell Grant
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March 29, 2021
Colleges and Universities, Higher Ed Groups Call on Congress to Double the Maximum Pell Grant
News
March 29, 2021
ACE2021 concluded March 24 after three successful days of speakers, discussions, and activities on a wide range of higher education topics, as well as roundtables and social events that allowed attendees to network with colleagues.
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That’s a Wrap on ACE’s 2021 Online Annual Meeting
News
March 29, 2021
That’s a Wrap on ACE’s 2021 Online Annual Meeting
Statement
March 25, 2021
Doubling the maximum Pell Grant is something Congress can agree to on a bipartisan basis as a fast and effective way to bolster opportunity for millions of students.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell: ACE Joins In Call to Congress to Double the Pell Grant
Statement
March 25, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell: ACE Joins In Call to Congress to Double the Pell Grant
Press Release
March 22, 2021
The report comes at a time when college students are becoming more mobile, moving in and out as well as through multiple colleges and universities and other learning environments, such as military service or the workforce.
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ACE Task Force Releases Report, Recommendations on Transfer of Credit Practices
Press Release
March 22, 2021
ACE Task Force Releases Report, Recommendations on Transfer of Credit Practices
News
March 22, 2021
The report, and additional forthcoming papers from the study, offers details on a new way of approaching leadership: the Shared Equity Leadership (SEL) model.
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Equity Leadership Is Everyone’s Work, New ACE Paper Suggests
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March 22, 2021
Equity Leadership Is Everyone’s Work, New ACE Paper Suggests
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March 22, 2021
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made his inaugural appearance before a higher education audience Monday at ACE’s 2021 Annual Meeting, being held all-online this year.
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Conversation With Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Opens ACE2021
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March 22, 2021
Conversation With Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Opens ACE2021
News
March 22, 2021
The House of Representatives passed the latest version of the Dream Act, an effort to grant millions of young undocumented immigrants—many of whom are college students—legal status and place them on a pathway to citizenship.
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House Passes the American Dream and Promise Act
News
March 22, 2021
House Passes the American Dream and Promise Act
Statement
March 18, 2021
We applaud the House for approving the American Dream and Promise Act, which would enact long-needed permanent protections for Dreamers, those bright and talented individuals brought to this country as children.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act
Statement
March 18, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act
News
March 15, 2021
ACE is offering a cluster of free special events focused on global innovations in international higher education March 22-24 as companion sessions to ACE2021.
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Attend Free Events on Virtual Exchange/COIL Alongside ACE’s Annual Meeting
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March 15, 2021
Attend Free Events on Virtual Exchange/COIL Alongside ACE’s Annual Meeting
News
March 15, 2021
ACE has released an updated version of the paper "Understanding College and University Endowments,” which discusses how these funds support an institution's educational mission and answers frequently asked questions about how they work.
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Understanding How College and University Endowments Work to Support Students, Institutions
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March 15, 2021
Understanding How College and University Endowments Work to Support Students, Institutions
News
March 15, 2021
In his first higher education community appearance, Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona will be the featured speaker during the first day of ACE2021, ACE’s online annual meeting.
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Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona to Address ACE2021
News
March 15, 2021
Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona to Address ACE2021
Statement
March 10, 2021
The COVID-19 relief measure approved by Congress today and headed for President Biden’s signature is a win for students and higher education institutions hit hard by the pandemic.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Final Congressional Passage of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Statement
March 10, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Final Congressional Passage of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
News
March 9, 2021
ACE and 50 other higher education associations are urging Congress to pass legislation creating temporary license reciprocity across state lines for health care professionals or practitioners who treat physical or behavioral health conditions.
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Congress Should Act Quickly to Pass TREAT Act, Improve Access to Telehealth
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March 9, 2021
Congress Should Act Quickly to Pass TREAT Act, Improve Access to Telehealth
News
March 8, 2021
According to the latest ACE Pulse Point survey of 348 college and university presidents and chancellors, mental health concerns continue to be top of mind as the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic nears.
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Mental Health, Enrollment, Finances Lead List of Pressing Concerns for Presidents
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March 8, 2021
Mental Health, Enrollment, Finances Lead List of Pressing Concerns for Presidents
News
March 8, 2021
ACE2021 will take place March 22–24. Join more than 1,700 leaders virtually at the nation’s premier higher education event.
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ACE2021 to Tackle Wide Range of Key Higher Education Topics
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March 8, 2021
ACE2021 to Tackle Wide Range of Key Higher Education Topics
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March 8, 2021
​Nearly $40 billion in new relief funds for students and colleges and universities is a step closer to becoming reality, after the Senate voted 50-49 on Saturday to approve President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus package.
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Nearly $40 Billion in Relief for Higher Education in Sight as Congress Nears Completion on COVID-19 Bill
News
March 8, 2021
Nearly $40 Billion in Relief for Higher Education in Sight as Congress Nears Completion on COVID-19 Bill
Statement
March 6, 2021
We urge Congress to quickly agree on and pass a final bill for President Biden’s signature so that these funds can be distributed in a timely manner. But the severe financial challenges posed by the pandemic are far from over.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Senate Passage of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Statement
March 6, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Senate Passage of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Press Release
March 4, 2021
The modernized ACE Military Guide will launch on April 1, 2021. Academic institutions can take advantage of this transformative new decision support tool by signing up for an ACE Military Guide Institution Account.
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Institutions Will Soon Have a New Way to Evaluate Military Experience for College Credit
Press Release
March 4, 2021
Institutions Will Soon Have a New Way to Evaluate Military Experience for College Credit
Press Release
March 3, 2021
The 2021-22 class embodies the diversity of higher ed institutions by gender, race/ethnicity, institution type, and disciplinary background. It also contains a 2 to 1 ratio of women to men and nearly one-third represents underrepresented groups.
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Fifty-Two Emerging Higher Education Leaders Named to ACE Fellows Program
Press Release
March 3, 2021
Fifty-Two Emerging Higher Education Leaders Named to ACE Fellows Program
News
March 1, 2021
Ten selected apprenticeships will undergo a rigorous and in-depth evaluation to determine apprenticeship completion's college credit value.
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Apprenticeship Pathways Project Announces Pilot Partners
News
March 1, 2021
Apprenticeship Pathways Project Announces Pilot Partners
News
March 1, 2021
ACE and a number of higher education associations sent a letter of support for the bill before the vote, but noted that it still falls short of the at least $97 billion that is needed to address the financial impact of COVID-19.
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House Approves COVID-19 Relief Bill With Nearly $40 Billion for Higher Ed
News
March 1, 2021
House Approves COVID-19 Relief Bill With Nearly $40 Billion for Higher Ed
News
March 1, 2021
The U.S. Citizenship Act, a sweeping immigration bill that would create an eight-year path to citizenship for millions of immigrants already in the country and provide an even faster track for Dreamers, was introduced Feb. 18.
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Comprehensive Immigration Legislation Would Provide Protection for Dreamers, Support for International Students
News
March 1, 2021
Comprehensive Immigration Legislation Would Provide Protection for Dreamers, Support for International Students
Statement
February 27, 2021
We urge the Senate to approve this legislation, but continue to stress that additional higher education relief funding should be included to meet the full needs of colleges and universities facing precipitous declines in revenues and soaring new expenses.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Statement
February 27, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on House Passage of COVID-19 Relief Legislation
News
February 22, 2021
Registration is now open for a four-session workshop on “Creating Sustainable Business Models for the Post-Pandemic Campus,” with an optional opportunity to earn a microcredential at the end.
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Earn a Microcredential in Sustainable Business Models Through ACE Workshop
News
February 22, 2021
Earn a Microcredential in Sustainable Business Models Through ACE Workshop
News
February 22, 2021
On March 2, ACE will begin collecting data for the Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses’ fifth edition. The survey will go out first to chief academic officers and provosts.
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New Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses Survey Begins Collecting Data
News
February 22, 2021
New Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses Survey Begins Collecting Data
Statement
February 19, 2021
In all of his work, James Kvaal has demonstrated a heartfelt commitment to ensuring that higher education is accessible to all individuals, and has worked well with the field to enable all students to succeed.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Nomination of James Kvaal as Under Secretary of Education
Statement
February 19, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Nomination of James Kvaal as Under Secretary of Education
News
February 18, 2021
Kimberlé Crenshaw, a pioneering scholar and writer on issues such as Black feminist legal theory and race, racism, and the law, will address ACE2021, ACE’s online annual meeting set for March 22-24.
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Nationally Prominent Scholar and Writer to Address ACE2021
News
February 18, 2021
Nationally Prominent Scholar and Writer to Address ACE2021
Press Release
February 12, 2021
“Toward Greater Inclusion and Success: A New Compact for International Students" proposes key strategies and practical approaches for institutions to establish lifelong relationships with international students.
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New ACE Report Outlines Strategies for Supporting International Students Throughout Lifecycle
Press Release
February 12, 2021
New ACE Report Outlines Strategies for Supporting International Students Throughout Lifecycle
Press Release
February 11, 2021
The winners are collaborations involving K-12, higher education, technology providers, and public agencies that will pilot new applications of the nascent technology to facilitate more secure, streamlined sharing of learning records.
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ACE Selects Four Blockchain Innovation Challenge Winners to Expand Economic Opportunity to Underserved Learners
Press Release
February 11, 2021
ACE Selects Four Blockchain Innovation Challenge Winners to Expand Economic Opportunity to Underserved Learners
Statement
February 10, 2021
We look forward to working with lawmakers and the Biden administration as the bill moves forward. But we continue to stress that additional federal assistance, either now or in a future emergency relief measure, is needed to address the shattering impact.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding
Statement
February 10, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding
News
February 8, 2021
“Toward Greater Inclusion and Success: A New Compact for International Students” will take place virtually Feb. 12, 2021.
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Last Chance to Register for 2021 ACE/AIEA Collaborative on International Student Inclusion and Success
News
February 8, 2021
Last Chance to Register for 2021 ACE/AIEA Collaborative on International Student Inclusion and Success
News
February 8, 2021
An amicus brief was submitted by ACE and 10 other higher education associations supporting an appeal by the NCAA and 11 athletics conferences to the U.S. Supreme Court in NCAA v. Alston.
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ACE, Other Associations Ask Supreme Court to Reverse Federal Ruling on College Athletics, Antitrust Laws
News
February 8, 2021
ACE, Other Associations Ask Supreme Court to Reverse Federal Ruling on College Athletics, Antitrust Laws
Statement
February 3, 2021
ACE looks forward to working with Dr. Cardona and his team at the Department of Education on the many important issues facing students, families, and colleges and universities.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Senate Confirmation Hearing of Secretary of Education-designate Miguel A. Cardona
Statement
February 3, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Senate Confirmation Hearing of Secretary of Education-designate Miguel A. Cardona
Statement
February 3, 2021
ACE is optimistic that this sends a strong signal that the DOJ will continue to recognize the importance of allowing higher education institutions to follow the law of the land and consider race as one factor in a holistic admissions review.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Department of Justice Dismissing Lawsuit Against Yale University
Statement
February 3, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Department of Justice Dismissing Lawsuit Against Yale University
News
February 3, 2021
ACE and other higher education organizations are looking at specific policies that can help the Biden-Harris administration restore the United States’ global standing in the world and prioritize reforming the nation’s immigration system.
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Associations Urge Biden Administration to Consider Policies and Practices to Help International Students, Dreamers
News
February 3, 2021
Associations Urge Biden Administration to Consider Policies and Practices to Help International Students, Dreamers
News
February 1, 2021
ACE Engage® will host a webinar Feb. 9 to share lessons on how to intentionally design and implement VE/COIL to meet student learning goals and outcomes.
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Register Now for Webinar on VE/COIL Lessons From the Field
News
February 1, 2021
Register Now for Webinar on VE/COIL Lessons From the Field
News
February 1, 2021
A letter sent Friday to President Biden by ACE and more than three dozen other higher education associations suggested a range of ways that colleges and universities may be able to help the country fight and conquer COVID-19.
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ACE, Other Associations Outline How Higher Education Can Help Combat COVID-19
News
February 1, 2021
ACE, Other Associations Outline How Higher Education Can Help Combat COVID-19
News
January 25, 2021
In his first days in office, President Joe Biden has focused on reversing a number of Trump administration policies, as well as introducing new measures to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Biden Executive Orders Preserve DACA, Extend Student Loan Deferrals, More
News
January 25, 2021
Biden Executive Orders Preserve DACA, Extend Student Loan Deferrals, More
News
January 25, 2021
Two ACE Engage® webinars will address campus free speech amid current political turmoil, hyperpolarization, and social distancing, through the lenses of inclusion on Feb. 11 and technology on Feb. 25.
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Register Now for Upcoming Webinars on Balancing Free Speech, Inclusion, and Technology
News
January 25, 2021
Register Now for Upcoming Webinars on Balancing Free Speech, Inclusion, and Technology
Statement
January 20, 2021
We applaud President Biden for acting swiftly to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and propose legislation making the program permanent and Dreamers eligible for citizenship.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Biden Administration DACA Action and Immigration Proposal
Statement
January 20, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Biden Administration DACA Action and Immigration Proposal
News
January 19, 2021
The Department of Education has announced its plan for distributing the largest pool of funding for students and higher education institutions in the COVID-19 relief bill passed in December.
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ED Announces Plans for Distributing Emergency Relief; Biden COVID-19 Relief Plan Would Give $35 Billion to Higher Education
News
January 19, 2021
ED Announces Plans for Distributing Emergency Relief; Biden COVID-19 Relief Plan Would Give $35 Billion to Higher Education
Statement
January 18, 2021
It has never been more important or appropriate to reflect on his legacy and honor his memory by working every day to ensure that the causes of equity, diversity, and inclusion overwhelm the dark forces of ignorance, racism, and violence.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Statement
January 18, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
News
January 15, 2021
A workshop for campus leaders taking place next month via ACE Engage® will feature experts explaining and examining evidence-based practices to address key challenges and opportunities for a more equitable approach to Latino student success.
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Register Now for ACE Engage Workshop to Find New Ways to Support Latino Students
News
January 15, 2021
Register Now for ACE Engage Workshop to Find New Ways to Support Latino Students
News
January 11, 2021
Faculty leaders and academic administrators who want to reform faculty workloads with equity in mind will find new tools and research available from ACE and can also register for a corresponding webinar happening this week.
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Tools, Webinar Address Equity Concerns and Faculty Workload
News
January 11, 2021
Tools, Webinar Address Equity Concerns and Faculty Workload
News
January 7, 2021
ACE has conducted a simulation of how the Department of Education might allocate the main $20.2 billion pot of funding to about 3,500 public and private, nonprofit colleges and universities.
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New COVID-19 Relief Bill: An Estimate of What Individual Institutions May Receive
News
January 7, 2021
New COVID-19 Relief Bill: An Estimate of What Individual Institutions May Receive
News
January 6, 2021
There are still a few more days to take advantage of the early bird registration rates for ACE2021, ACE’s online annual meeting set for March 22–24, 2021.
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Register Now to Take Advantage of ACE2021 Early Bird Discount
News
January 6, 2021
Register Now to Take Advantage of ACE2021 Early Bird Discount
Statement
January 6, 2021
Ted Mitchell responds to the violence that occured Jan. 6 when a crowd of angry partisans stormed the Capitol, halting the certification of President-elect Joe Biden.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Violence in DC and Attack on Our Democracy
Statement
January 6, 2021
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Violence in DC and Attack on Our Democracy
Statement
December 23, 2020
We congratulate Dr. Miguel A. Cardona on his nomination to be secretary of education and applaud President-elect Biden’s choice for this vital role.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Nomination of Dr. Miguel A. Cardona to be Secretary of Education
Statement
December 23, 2020
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Nomination of Dr. Miguel A. Cardona to be Secretary of Education
Statement
December 23, 2020
We applaud the decision by Judge Labson Freeman to issue a nationwide preliminary injunction halting enactment of President Trump’s “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” executive order as it pertains to requirements for federal contractors and grants.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Injunction Halting President Trump’s Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping
Statement
December 23, 2020
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on the Injunction Halting President Trump’s Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping
News
December 21, 2020
Recognize an outstanding institution or individual for leadership in the areas of diversity and the advancement of women with an ACE Award. Applications and nominations are now open for four of the awards to be presented online during ACE Awards Week.
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There's Still Time to Nominate or Apply for an ACE Leadership Award
News
December 21, 2020
There's Still Time to Nominate or Apply for an ACE Leadership Award
News
December 21, 2020
Campus leaders, during this critical time, must have an eye on near-term academic and business realities and the safety and well-being of their students and staff, as well as long-term mission goals, values, and strategies for institutional resilience.
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ACE, Huron Collaborate on Transformational Leaders Video Series
News
December 21, 2020
ACE, Huron Collaborate on Transformational Leaders Video Series
News
December 21, 2020
ACE is encouraging institutions, mentors, and students themselves, to recognize individuals for the 2020 Student of the Year Award. Nominations from those who know of the accomplishments of a deserving student are now due by Jan. 15.
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Deadline Extended: Nominate a Student for the ACE Student of the Year Award
News
December 21, 2020
Deadline Extended: Nominate a Student for the ACE Student of the Year Award
Statement
December 21, 2020
We applaud the bipartisan agreement to simplify the process of applying for federal student aid, which will make it significantly easier for students and families to complete the FAFSA form and increase the number of individuals who receive aid.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on FAFSA Simplification
Statement
December 21, 2020
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on FAFSA Simplification
News
December 21, 2020
ACE and other higher education associations submitted comments last week strongly opposing the Department of Education’s (ED) Nov. 13 notice of interpretation (NOI) regarding the foreign gifts and contracts reporting provision in the Higher Education Act.
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ACE Higher Education Groups Tell ED Latest Action on Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Exceeds the Law
News
December 21, 2020
ACE Higher Education Groups Tell ED Latest Action on Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Exceeds the Law
Statement
December 21, 2020
The money provided in this bill will provide some limited relief, which is welcome news to struggling students and institutions. But it is not going to be nearly enough in the long run or even the medium term.
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Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on COVID-19 Relief Package Higher Education Funding
Statement
December 21, 2020
Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on COVID-19 Relief Package Higher Education Funding
News
December 21, 2020
Congressional leaders Sunday night reached an agreement on a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, including a $22.7 billion higher education emergency fund, and the House and Senate this afternoon were poised to vote on a final measure.
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Higher Education Receives More Than $20 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funding
News
December 21, 2020
Higher Education Receives More Than $20 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funding
News
December 18, 2020
College and university leaders interested in beginning, or accelerating, their path toward creating a more racially diverse workforce should sign up for a new ACE Engage workshop, the first in a series that will focus on strategies to increase diversity.
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Workshop Series Will Help Leaders Take Action to Improve Diversity of Faculty, Staff
News
December 18, 2020
Workshop Series Will Help Leaders Take Action to Improve Diversity of Faculty, Staff
News
December 11, 2020
ACE has released a new mental health guidebook for college and university leaders looking to take action to promote and foster positive mental health and well-being for their students, faculty, and staff.
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ACE Report Offers Recommendations for Mental Health Task Forces
News
December 11, 2020
ACE Report Offers Recommendations for Mental Health Task Forces
News
December 11, 2020
The results of ACE’s latest Pulse Point survey of 268 college and university presidents show that leaders are increasingly concerned about the mental health of their students as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its ninth month.
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New Pulse Point Survey of College Presidents Shows Increase in Mental Health Concerns, Ongoing Impact of COVID-19
News
December 11, 2020
New Pulse Point Survey of College Presidents Shows Increase in Mental Health Concerns, Ongoing Impact of COVID-19
News
December 9, 2020
Crutcher, who was selected today during a webinar with ACE members, will begin his term in March 2021. He will succeed Paul J. LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University, and will serve for one year.
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University of Richmond President Ronald A. Crutcher Elected ACE Board Chair
News
December 9, 2020
University of Richmond President Ronald A. Crutcher Elected ACE Board Chair
News
December 7, 2020
Two new strategic models outline ACE’s approach to comprehensive internationalization and learner success.
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ACE Revamps Comprehensive Internationalization Model, Unveils Learner Success Model
News
December 7, 2020
ACE Revamps Comprehensive Internationalization Model, Unveils Learner Success Model
News
December 7, 2020
The ACE Women’s Network has released a new toolkit of resources to support, develop, and implement programs for women leaders in higher education.
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New ACE Women’s Network Toolkit Supports Women Leaders in Higher Ed
News
December 7, 2020
New ACE Women’s Network Toolkit Supports Women Leaders in Higher Ed
News
December 7, 2020
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Friday that the pause on repaying student loans would be extended through Jan. 31, leaving the Biden administration to deal with further relief.
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ED Extends Student Loan Borrower Relief To Jan. 31; Associations Call on Congress to Address Issue Through End of 2021
News
December 7, 2020
ED Extends Student Loan Borrower Relief To Jan. 31; Associations Call on Congress to Address Issue Through End of 2021
News
December 7, 2020
ACE and a group of higher education associations are seeking guidance from the Department of Homeland Security on what international students and exchange visitors can expect for the Spring 2021 semester as they make plans to travel to the US.
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ACE, Other Associations Call on DHS to Clarify Status of International Students for the Spring Semester as the Pandemic Continues
News
December 7, 2020
ACE, Other Associations Call on DHS to Clarify Status of International Students for the Spring Semester as the Pandemic Continues
News
December 7, 2020
A U.S. District Court judge in California last week struck down new DOL and DHS interim final rules that would have restricted the H-1B visa program for highly skilled workers and drastically increased the wage levels required for hiring H-1B employees.
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Federal Court Vacates Proposed Trump Administration Rules That Sought to Restrict H-1B Visas
News
December 7, 2020
Federal Court Vacates Proposed Trump Administration Rules That Sought to Restrict H-1B Visas
News
December 7, 2020
ACE and over 100 other higher education associations outlined the needs of college students and institutions during the pandemic in a letter to Congress.
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Senate Inches Toward Completing COVID-19 Relief Bill
News
December 7, 2020
Senate Inches Toward Completing COVID-19 Relief Bill
Press Release
December 3, 2020
ACE announced it will build a network of colleges and universities that will work together to ensure learners can easily transfer ACE credit recommendations for prior learning experience toward completion of a degree or credential.
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New ACE Network Will Help Students Earn College Credit for Prior Learning
Press Release
December 3, 2020
New ACE Network Will Help Students Earn College Credit for Prior Learning
News
November 30, 2020
Prominent political and public policy analysts will be among the featured speakers at ACE2021, ACE’s annual meeting set for March 22–24, 2021.
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ACE2021 to Offer Key Insights into Political and Public Policy Developments Impacting Higher Education
News
November 30, 2020
ACE2021 to Offer Key Insights into Political and Public Policy Developments Impacting Higher Education
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