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April 6, 2020
Although campuses across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus, high schools, higher education institutions, and communities around the country are moving forward with plans to observe College Signing Day on May 1.
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Colleges, High Schools Prepare To Celebrate College Signing Day Online
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April 6, 2020
Colleges, High Schools Prepare To Celebrate College Signing Day Online
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April 6, 2020
Southern New Hampshire University, known for its robust online programs, will be offering a series of informational and interactive opportunities on ACE Engage® over the next two weeks to help campuses make the quick transition to virtual courses.
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ACE Partners With SNHU to Explore Best Practices for Remote Learning
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April 6, 2020
ACE Partners With SNHU to Explore Best Practices for Remote Learning
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April 2, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides almost $14 billion that will go directly to higher education institutions. This database is a simulation of how the Education Department might distribute these funds.
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CARES Act Higher Education Relief Fund Simulation
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April 2, 2020
CARES Act Higher Education Relief Fund Simulation
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April 2, 2020
ED should move quickly to distribute the money to higher education institutions and students contained in the $2 trillion CARES Act, urge ACE and 40 other associations.
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ACE, Other Associations Ask for Swift Distribution of Higher Education Stimulus Funds
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April 2, 2020
ACE, Other Associations Ask for Swift Distribution of Higher Education Stimulus Funds
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April 2, 2020
ACE and more than 60 other organizations are asking governors to take immediate action to ensure their states provide reciprocity in licensing of health care and mental health care professionals.
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ACE, Other Organizations Urge Governors to Cooperate on Health Care Licensing Reciprocity During COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 2, 2020
ACE, Other Organizations Urge Governors to Cooperate on Health Care Licensing Reciprocity During COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 30, 2020
ACE continues to provide timely webinars and resources for the higher education community on COVID-19 through the ACE Engage® online learning platform.
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ACE Webinars on Finances, Diversity and Equity Efforts in Response to Coronavirus
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March 30, 2020
ACE Webinars on Finances, Diversity and Equity Efforts in Response to Coronavirus
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March 30, 2020
ACE President Ted Mitchell called the higher education provisions in the plan, which total approximately $14 billion, “woefully inadequate.”
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Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Allocates $14 Billion to Higher Education
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March 30, 2020
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Allocates $14 Billion to Higher Education
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March 25, 2020
While this legislation is an improvement from where the Senate started, the amount of money it provides to students and higher education institutions remains woefully inadequate.
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ACE President Ted Mitchell on Senate Stimulus Bill’s Impact on Students and Institutions
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March 25, 2020
ACE President Ted Mitchell on Senate Stimulus Bill’s Impact on Students and Institutions
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March 24, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said last night that they were nearing a deal on a $2 trillion economic aid package to help Americans, U.S. businesses, and specific groups survive the coronavirus pandemic.
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Senate Likely to Vote on Stimulus Package Later Today; Support for Students and Institutions Still Being Negotiated
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March 24, 2020
Senate Likely to Vote on Stimulus Package Later Today; Support for Students and Institutions Still Being Negotiated
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March 23, 2020
ACE has partnered with digital credential leader Credly to re-envision the translation of workplace learning into college credit.
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ACE Launches New Digital Transcript Through Credly
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March 23, 2020
ACE Launches New Digital Transcript Through Credly
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March 23, 2020
Veterans will continue to receive their GI bill benefits in situations where campuses are forced to move courses online due to COVID-19.
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President Signs Legislation Protecting Veterans GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis
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March 23, 2020
President Signs Legislation Protecting Veterans GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis
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March 22, 2020
It is vital for higher education leaders to contact their members of Congress to request assistance.
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ACE, Other Higher Ed Groups Ask Congress to Support Students and Institutions in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 22, 2020
ACE, Other Higher Ed Groups Ask Congress to Support Students and Institutions in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Press Release
March 19, 2020
ACE has selected 38 emerging college and university leaders for the 2020-21 class of the ACE Fellows Program, the longest-running leadership development program in the United States.
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Thirty-Eight Emerging Higher Education Leaders Named to ACE Fellows Program
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March 19, 2020
Thirty-Eight Emerging Higher Education Leaders Named to ACE Fellows Program
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March 19, 2020
ACE’s Terry Hartle and Sarah Spreitzer will discuss federal policy actions and developments related to COVID-19 and its impact on higher education during the Public Policy Pop-up: March Edition.
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Ted Mitchell and Terry Hartle to Discuss Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Bill
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March 19, 2020
Ted Mitchell and Terry Hartle to Discuss Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Bill
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March 16, 2020
As campuses close and move online across the country and the federal government begins to issue guidance, ACE has created a hub for resources and discussion around coronavirus on ACE Engage®.
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As Coronavirus Pandemic Develops, ACE Webinars Help Campuses Respond
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March 16, 2020
As Coronavirus Pandemic Develops, ACE Webinars Help Campuses Respond
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March 16, 2020
Legislation introduced in both the House and Senate last week would provide more than $3 billion in COVID-19 support funding for higher education.
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House, Senate Introduce Financial Aid Legislation for Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 16, 2020
House, Senate Introduce Financial Aid Legislation for Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 13, 2020
Both houses of Congress are formally opposing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’s borrower defense rule finalized last September, with both the House and Senate passing resolutions expressing disapproval of the rule.
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Senate Blocks Education Department's Borrower Defense Rule
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March 13, 2020
Senate Blocks Education Department's Borrower Defense Rule
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March 13, 2020
Permanently disabled veterans would automatically have their student loan debts canceled under a bill passed by the House on March 10.
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House Passes Bill to Automatically Forgive Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
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March 13, 2020
House Passes Bill to Automatically Forgive Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
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March 13, 2020
The Department of Education should make changes to the latest version of its proposed expansion of foreign gift and contract reporting requirements, ACE said in comments submitted March 11.
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ACE, Higher Education Groups Comment on New Foreign Gift and Reporting Information Request
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March 13, 2020
ACE, Higher Education Groups Comment on New Foreign Gift and Reporting Information Request
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March 9, 2020
ACE2020, ACE’s 102nd Annual Meeting set to begin March 14 in San Diego, has been canceled due to the ongoing and growing threat posed by the novel coronavirus outbreak around the world and in the United States.
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ACE2020 Canceled in Response to Widening Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 9, 2020
ACE2020 Canceled in Response to Widening Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 9, 2020
The Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid has released guidance to help colleges and universities comply with student financial aid policies for students whose activities are impacted by the new coronavirus.
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Education Department Issues Coronavirus Guidelines as Campuses Continue to Prepare and Respond
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March 9, 2020
Education Department Issues Coronavirus Guidelines as Campuses Continue to Prepare and Respond
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March 2, 2020
Community college leaders looking to take action and make meaningful change should be focused on strategies that consider a variety of approaches, which are outlined in a new paper published by ACE.
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Mobilizing Change in Community Colleges
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March 2, 2020
Mobilizing Change in Community Colleges
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March 2, 2020
In light of the coronavirus outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control has recommended that colleges and universities “consider" postponing or canceling foreign exchange programs and asking students on study abroad programs to return to the United States.
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CDC Issues Coronavirus Guidance for Foreign Programs and Domestic Campuses
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March 2, 2020
CDC Issues Coronavirus Guidance for Foreign Programs and Domestic Campuses
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February 28, 2020
The 2019-21 cohort of the ACE Internationalization Laboratory met this month in Washington for their mid-term meeting.
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To Internationalization Lab Cohort 17, Hitting Midpoint Means Getting Organized and Staying Motivated
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February 28, 2020
To Internationalization Lab Cohort 17, Hitting Midpoint Means Getting Organized and Staying Motivated
Press Release
February 26, 2020
Amanda Webb, a nurse from Indianapolis, and Matthew Morin, a student at Central Michigan University, are ACE's 2019 Students of the Year.
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ACE Names Amanda Webb and Matthew Morin 2019 Students of the Year
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February 26, 2020
ACE Names Amanda Webb and Matthew Morin 2019 Students of the Year
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February 24, 2020
Campus leaders gathered in Washington Feb. 15 to exchange ideas on internationalization as a sustainable social good at the ACE/AIEA Internationalization Collaborative 2020.
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Twentieth Annual ACE/AIEA Internationalization Collaborative Addresses Global Challenges
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February 24, 2020
Twentieth Annual ACE/AIEA Internationalization Collaborative Addresses Global Challenges
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February 20, 2020
President Trump signed an executive order last March that linked federal research and education grants to campus free speech. Read ACE's comments on the Education Department's proposed rule implementing the order.
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Education Department Rule Implementing Trump’s Campus Free Speech Order Is "Breathtaking in Its Reach"
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February 20, 2020
Education Department Rule Implementing Trump’s Campus Free Speech Order Is "Breathtaking in Its Reach"
Press Release
February 19, 2020
ACE has announced that Carol Moore, president of Columbia College in South Carolina, will receive the 2020 ACE/APL nextED Donna Shavlik Award.
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Columbia College President Carol Moore to Receive the ACE/APL nextED Donna Shavlik Award at ACE2020
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February 19, 2020
Columbia College President Carol Moore to Receive the ACE/APL nextED Donna Shavlik Award at ACE2020
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February 14, 2020
Faculty and institutional leaders should be providing curriculum to students that will serve them beyond their specific fields of study and allow them to be better prepared for a changing workforce, according to a new paper published by ACE.
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Institutions Should Support Faculty in Enhancing the Career Relevance of Curriculum, Says New ACE White Paper
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February 14, 2020
Institutions Should Support Faculty in Enhancing the Career Relevance of Curriculum, Says New ACE White Paper
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February 13, 2020
ACE is one of several organizations that partnered with Imaginable Futures—a venture of The Omidyar Group—and Lumina Foundation to launch the Rise Prize on Feb. 12.
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ACE Supports Rise Prize Initiative to Lift Up Student Parents
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February 13, 2020
ACE Supports Rise Prize Initiative to Lift Up Student Parents
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February 12, 2020
President Trump has called for $5.6 billion in cuts to the Department of Education’s budget for FY 2021, a move that would weaken critical higher education programs that support low- and middle-income students and families.
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Latest White House Budget Once Again Slashes Student Aid, Research Funding
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February 12, 2020
Latest White House Budget Once Again Slashes Student Aid, Research Funding
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February 11, 2020
In its place, ED the department resubmitted a proposal for an expanded information collection request with just one change: It removes the request for unredacted “true copies” of contracts and gift agreements from covered institutions.
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Education Department Withdraws Emergency HEA Section 117 Information Collection Request
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February 11, 2020
Education Department Withdraws Emergency HEA Section 117 Information Collection Request
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February 10, 2020
ACE2020, ACE’s 102nd Annual Meeting, will engage with the topics of internationalization and global engagement through a number of internationally-focused sessions and receptions.
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Place U.S. Higher Ed in a Global Context at ACE2020
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February 10, 2020
Place U.S. Higher Ed in a Global Context at ACE2020
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February 6, 2020
ACE has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support an ambitious initiative that will explore the use of blockchain in education.
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ACE Initiative Will Explore the Potential for Blockchain to Close Equity Gaps Across the Education Landscape
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February 6, 2020
ACE Initiative Will Explore the Potential for Blockchain to Close Equity Gaps Across the Education Landscape
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February 3, 2020
ACE submitted comments to the National Science and Technology Council on the work of the Joint Committee on the Research Environment (JCORE) and how to maximize the quality and effectiveness of American research.
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ACE Responds to Request for Information on the American Research Environment
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February 3, 2020
ACE Responds to Request for Information on the American Research Environment
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February 3, 2020
The Institute of International Education, founded in 1919, last week celebrated its 100th anniversary by recognizing key partners in their mission to build a more peaceful and equitable world through academic and cultural exchange.
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ACE Receives IIE Centennial Medal for Contributions to International Education
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February 3, 2020
ACE Receives IIE Centennial Medal for Contributions to International Education
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February 3, 2020
Registration has opened for the ACE/AIEA Internationalization Collaborative 2020, which will take place Feb. 15, 2020, in Washington, DC.
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Last Chance to Register for ACE/AIEA Collaborative on Internationalization as a Social Good
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February 3, 2020
Last Chance to Register for ACE/AIEA Collaborative on Internationalization as a Social Good
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February 3, 2020
With the political landscape heating up as Election Day nears, major speakers at ACE’s Annual Meeting will talk about how issues like immigration and the economy are affecting higher education.
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Leading Voices On Politics, Economy To Spark Discussions At ACE2020
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February 3, 2020
Leading Voices On Politics, Economy To Spark Discussions At ACE2020
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January 30, 2020
ACE today announced the members of a national task force focused on improving transfer and award of credit practices to spur student success and reduce the time it takes to graduate.
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ACE Launches National Task Force on Transfer of Credit
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January 30, 2020
ACE Launches National Task Force on Transfer of Credit
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January 27, 2020
A new ACE paper brings attention to the often underreported prevalence of international students at U.S. community colleges.
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International Students and Community Colleges
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January 27, 2020
International Students and Community Colleges
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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
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 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 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 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
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 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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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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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
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 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 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
Press Release
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
Statement
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
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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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A selection of the day's most important news stories featuring ACE and our work.
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