Recovering From COVID-19

As higher education works to establish a new sense of normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Council on Education has assembled a variety of resources to help campus leaders, students, and parents make informed decisions about their ​ immediate needs and beyond.

For the latest official guidance and considerations, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.

Rapid-Response Webinars

ACE webinars and recordings for campus leaders responding to COVID-19.

Video
April 22, 2021
A panel discusses how professional exchanges have been impacted by COVID-19 and the value of professional exchanges for both participants and institutions. In cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
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Post–COVID-19 International Exchanges: The Future of Professional Exchanges
Video
April 22, 2021
Post–COVID-19 International Exchanges: The Future of Professional Exchanges
Video
April 15, 2021
A panel discusses student exchanges in the context of the U.S.-European Union relationship, health and safety, technology, and broader institutional goals. In cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
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Post–COVID-19 International Exchanges: The Future of Student Programs
Video
April 15, 2021
Post–COVID-19 International Exchanges: The Future of Student Programs
Video
April 1, 2021
ACE-Kondrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Webinar Series: Post–COVID-19 International Exchanges focuses on U.S.-European Union relationships, with sessions covering scholars and student programs and professional exchanges.
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Post–COVID-19 International Exchanges: The Future of Scholars Programs
Video
April 1, 2021
Post–COVID-19 International Exchanges: The Future of Scholars Programs
Video
February 25, 2021
In this February 25 webinar, learn how you can safeguard free speech in digital forums while also encouraging inclusion and democratic deliberation. Generously supported by the Knight Foundation.
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Campus Free Speech and Technology
Video
February 25, 2021
Campus Free Speech and Technology
Video
February 18, 2021
Join a panel of experts for an interactive discussion on remote teaching approaches that help close equity gaps and build student engagement in the virtual classroom. Presented in collaboration with CodePath.
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Bridging Equity and Engagement Gaps in the Virtual Classroom
Video
February 18, 2021
Bridging Equity and Engagement Gaps in the Virtual Classroom
Video
February 11, 2021
Support students’ free speech amid political turmoil while cultivating an inclusive culture. Join student leaders and campus free speech champions in this discussion, supported by the Knight Foundation.
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Free Speech and Inclusion in Higher Education
Video
February 11, 2021
Free Speech and Inclusion in Higher Education
Video
November 19, 2020
Candace Dodson-Reed (UMBC) discusses her experiences during the global crises. Hear lessons she learned from UMBC’s president and what prepared her to navigate the challenges of 2020. Sponsored by NAPAHE.
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A Chief of Staff’s Perspective on Managing Emergencies
Video
November 19, 2020
A Chief of Staff’s Perspective on Managing Emergencies
Video
October 29, 2020
Join us for a panel discussion on student mental health with higher education leaders who are centering equity in their task force work. In collaboration with The Steve Fund.
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Mental Health Task Forces: How to Center Equity and Support Student Flourishing
Video
October 29, 2020
Mental Health Task Forces: How to Center Equity and Support Student Flourishing
Video
October 20, 2020
Megan Cluver and Katherine “Kat” Ladd of Deloitte host a live Q&A on how institutions can thrive during and after COVID-19, highlighting strategic planning and enabling technologies. Sponsored by Deloitte.
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Transforming an Institution and Its Workforce After COVID-19—Q&A Breakout Session
Video
October 20, 2020
Transforming an Institution and Its Workforce After COVID-19—Q&A Breakout Session
Video
October 19, 2020
Philip Dubois is the 2020 recipient of the ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award, which is bestowed annually to acknowledge the substantial role of mentors in the success of ACE Fellows.
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Leading in Tumultuous Times: Three Case Studies in Crisis Management
Video
October 19, 2020
Leading in Tumultuous Times: Three Case Studies in Crisis Management
Video
October 13, 2020
Deloitte’s Allan Ludgate and Ted Montemayor host a live Q&A on hybrid approaches of academic delivery and technology’s role in managing continuity and building a successful new normal. Sponsored by Deloitte.
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Digitizing Academic Delivery after COVID-19—Q&A Session
Video
October 13, 2020
Digitizing Academic Delivery after COVID-19—Q&A Session
Video
October 6, 2020
In this Q&A session, Pete Fritz and Brian Haugabrook of Deloitte will address COVID-19’s impact from recruitment through graduation and the increasingly hybrid university environment. Sponsored by Deloitte.
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Managing the Student Lifecycle after COVID-19—Q&A Session
Video
October 6, 2020
Managing the Student Lifecycle after COVID-19—Q&A Session
Video
September 1, 2020
Susan Barbitta of NC Student Success Center and Lisa Chapman of Central Carolina Community College discuss online teaching and student equity as part of ACE and ACUE’s Conversations on Student Success.
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A Conversation on Student Success: Equity and Success for Online Community College Students
Video
September 1, 2020
A Conversation on Student Success: Equity and Success for Online Community College Students
Video
July 30, 2020
Join ACE and Active Minds for a student-led conversation with senior campus leaders about mental health. Data, ideas, and strategies will be discussed to help plan for fall and future campus operations.
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Mental Health and COVID-19: A Student-Led Conversation with Senior Leaders
Video
July 30, 2020
Mental Health and COVID-19: A Student-Led Conversation with Senior Leaders
Video
June 25, 2020
Jeff Selingo, Charlene Spearen, and George Miller outline strategies for scalable initiatives using affordable course materials to meet student demand and support institutional goals. Supported by Cengage.
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The Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Growing Need for Higher Ed Affordability
Video
June 25, 2020
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Growing Need for Higher Ed Affordability
Video
June 11, 2020
Sara Goldrick-Rab discusses why emergency aid is especially critical now, ways to assess basic needs and disburse funds, and how an equity lens has a clear ROI for higher ed. Supported by Imaginable Futures.
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Basic Needs for All Students
Video
June 11, 2020
Basic Needs for All Students
Video
June 12, 2020
This webinar explores best practices to move from crisis to transformative change, such as scenario planning and financial modeling, change management solutions, and more. Supported by Fidelity Investments.
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Pointing COVID-19 Responses Toward a Sustainable Business Model for Higher Education
Video
June 12, 2020
Pointing COVID-19 Responses Toward a Sustainable Business Model for Higher Education
Video
May 27, 2020
This webinar examines the gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in higher education and explores ways for institutional leaders to implement supportive strategies.
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The Gendered Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education
Video
May 27, 2020
The Gendered Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education
Video
May 21, 2020
This webinar will show how colleges have developed effective community engagement strategies despite COVID-19’s challenges. Afterward, participants will be invited to join a community of practice on ACE Engage.
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Promoting Civic Engagement and Democracy in a Global Pandemic
Video
May 21, 2020
Promoting Civic Engagement and Democracy in a Global Pandemic
Video
May 18, 2020
A panel of three ACE Fellows discuss institutions’ struggles to maintain research programs and continue to aid in the COVID-19 pandemic response in the face of on-campus lab and research space closures.
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The Effects of COVID-19 on Academic Research
Video
May 18, 2020
The Effects of COVID-19 on Academic Research
Video
May 14, 2020
New college graduates will be entering a transformed labor market due to COVID-19. Learn what higher education leaders can do to prepare students for the new landscape. Sponsored by ECMC Foundation.
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Helping Students Prepare for and Navigate the Transformed Job Market after COVID-19
Video
May 14, 2020
Helping Students Prepare for and Navigate the Transformed Job Market after COVID-19
Video
April 22, 2020
COVID-19 has caused tremendous dislocation in education and employment, with implications for the transferability of learning and skills. Learn about blockchain and its potential to improve learning continuity.
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How Can Blockchain Play a Role in Learning Continuity? A Non-Technical Introduction
Video
April 22, 2020
How Can Blockchain Play a Role in Learning Continuity? A Non-Technical Introduction
Federal Advocacy

Read more about ACE's COVID-19 federal advocacy work on the COVID-19 Policy Developments page.

Department of Education's Response to Questions About HEERF Fund Distribution (PDF)

The department's responses to some of the questions ACE sent in February about rules for spending the COVID-19 relief funds in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Free Community College Is Centerpiece of Biden Administration’s Latest Infrastructure Plan

​​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.

Biden Administration Moves to Make It Easier for Most International Students to Come to the U.S. This Fall

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.

Related Resources

Up-to-the-minute COVID-19 resources for the higher education community, also in the ACE news room.

Trends & Data
May 20, 2021
In ACE’s second spring 2021 survey, developed with the TIAA Institute, 244 presidents identified their most pressing concerns; changes in fall admissions; long-term adaptations; and institutional practices to promote DEI and mental health and well-being.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2021 Spring Term Survey, Part II
Trends & Data
May 20, 2021
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2021 Spring Term Survey, Part II
Podcast
May 6, 2021
ACE Vice President and General Counsel Peter McDonough visits the podcast to talk about what college leaders should know about vaccine requirements and the legal issues associated with making campuses safe when students return in the fall.
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Episode 42: A Safe Campus for All This Fall? What College Leaders Need to Know
Podcast
May 6, 2021
Episode 42: A Safe Campus for All This Fall? What College Leaders Need to Know
Issue Brief
April 5, 2021
The brief looks at issues such as whether institutions can require students to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine and other questions involved in making the decision.
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Issue Brief on Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements at Colleges and Universities for Fall 2021
Issue Brief
April 5, 2021
Issue Brief on Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements at Colleges and Universities for Fall 2021
News
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
News
March 29, 2021
Prepare for Post-COVID-19 International Exchanges With Three ACE Webinars
Bill Summary
March 11, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides almost $40 billion in relief funding for higher education institutions. ACE has prepared a simulation of how the Education Department could distribute this money.
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Simulated Distribution of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds
Bill Summary
March 11, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Simulated Distribution of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds
Trends & Data
March 4, 2021
In ACE’s first Pulse Point survey of the spring 2021 term, developed in partnership with the TIAA Institute, 348 presidents identified their most pressing concerns, how the pandemic has affected their spring enrollment and financial health, and more.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2021 Spring Term Survey
Trends & Data
March 4, 2021
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2021 Spring Term Survey
Podcast
February 12, 2021
ACE President Ted Mitchell joins Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq to talk about his impressions of incoming Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona and about his own experience working in the Education Department.
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Episode 36: What Colleges Can Expect From Miguel Cardona's Education Department
Podcast
February 12, 2021
Episode 36: What Colleges Can Expect From Miguel Cardona's Education Department
Member Spotlight
February 2, 2021
ACE members across the country are offering their campus facilities and other resources to assist with vaccine distribution and and other critical pandemic-related needs.
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ACE Member Campuses Help Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine
Member Spotlight
February 2, 2021
ACE Member Campuses Help Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine
Bill Summary
January 7, 2021
Simulated distribution of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provided by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, the pandemic relief bill signed into law in December 2020.
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CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Simulation
Bill Summary
January 7, 2021
CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Simulation
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January 7, 2021
How we modeled the simulated distribution of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provided by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021.
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Methodology for the CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Simulation
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January 7, 2021
Methodology for the CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Simulation
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
Trends & Data
December 10, 2020
In ACE’s second survey of the fall 2020 term, 268 presidents responded on pressing concerns, the pandemic’s effect on enrollment and financial health, plans for spring 2021, efforts to support campus mental health, and strategies for internationalization.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2020 Fall Term Survey, Part II
Trends & Data
December 10, 2020
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2020 Fall Term Survey, Part II
Podcast
October 22, 2020
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic this election season, Morgan State University President David Wilson says it’s even more important to prepare students for civic engagement and active participation in voting.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: David Wilson, President of Morgan State University
Podcast
October 22, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: David Wilson, President of Morgan State University
Trends & Data
October 8, 2020
In September 2020, ACE surveyed college presidents on COVID-19. Nearly 300 presidents identified pressing concerns, reported on fall reopening plans, and assessed the impact on their institution’s fall enrollment and financial health.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2020 Fall Term Survey
Trends & Data
October 8, 2020
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: 2020 Fall Term Survey
Toolkit
Learn how institutions should begin to plan for a sustainable, thriving, and inherently more hybridized future. Sponsored by Deloitte. Presented on ACE Engage—Create your account.
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Higher Education after COVID-19
Toolkit
Higher Education after COVID-19
Community
Collaborate with other higher education leaders on the complex decision-making involved in reopening physical campuses and integrating virtual and face-to-face learning for the coming academic year. Only on ACE Engage—Create your account.
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Recovery 2020 Discussion Group
Community
Recovery 2020 Discussion Group
Issue Brief
May 28, 2020
This issue brief offers a primer about whether, when, and how antitrust considerations should factor into information-sharing and other collaborative activities during the coming months.
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Collaboration and Information-Sharing Among Colleges and Associations in the Coronavirus Era: Antitrust Awareness
Issue Brief
May 28, 2020
Collaboration and Information-Sharing Among Colleges and Associations in the Coronavirus Era: Antitrust Awareness
Podcast
September 23, 2020
ACE President Ted Mitchell joins hosts Philip Rogers and Sherri Hughes to wrap up the series, discussing what they've heard from their guests and other higher education leaders as well as the changes they've seen in reopening strategies and outcomes.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: ACE President Ted Mitchell
Podcast
September 23, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: ACE President Ted Mitchell
Podcast
September 17, 2020
Jeff Elliott talks about the challenges campuses have faced as they work to improve their systems and bring the student experience online during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as some of the more promising solutions.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Jeff Elliott of Jenzabar
Podcast
September 17, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Jeff Elliott of Jenzabar
Podcast
August 31, 2020
Benedict College President Roslyn Clark Artis shares why she believes remaining all-online was not an option, how to help students succeed in the current environment, and the dual impact of COVID-19 and the recent protests for social justice.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Roslyn Clark Artis
Podcast
August 31, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Roslyn Clark Artis
Podcast
August 19, 2020
Bates College President Clayton Spencer discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the value proposition of liberal arts colleges.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Clayton Spencer, President of Bates College
Podcast
August 19, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Clayton Spencer, President of Bates College
Podcast
August 18, 2020
Rolando Montoya, interim president of Miami Dade College, explains the challenges of reopening a community college campus in an area with spiking coronavirus cases.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Rolando Montoya, Intertim President of Miami Dade College
Podcast
August 18, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Rolando Montoya, Intertim President of Miami Dade College
Podcast
August 7, 2020
Andy Brantley and Susan Norton of CUPA-take a closer look at the higher education workforce during COVID-19, the challenges of shifting online or transitioning faculty back to an on-campus environment, and the necessity of addressing workforce inequities.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Andy Brantley and Susan Norton
Podcast
August 7, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Andy Brantley and Susan Norton
Podcast
July 23, 2020
Randy Woodson talks with hosts Philip Rogers and Sherri Hughes about protecting the health and safety of the "Pack"—the top priority for NC State as it moves into the fall semester.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson
Podcast
July 23, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson
Trends & Data
July 30, 2020
In July, ACE launched its fourth Pulse Point survey of college presidents on COVID-19. Two hundred and seventy presidents addressed topics such as summer and fall enrollment, fall instruction, student mental health, and lessons from state reopenings.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: July 2020 Survey
Trends & Data
July 30, 2020
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: July 2020 Survey
Podcast
July 27, 2020
Hosts Jon Turk and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the next round of COVID funding coming out of Congress, and then talk with Lamar Hylton about how Kent State is preparing for a very unique and challenging fall semester.
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Episode 26: More COVID Funding From Congress; Supporting Students' Return to Campus
Podcast
July 27, 2020
Episode 26: More COVID Funding From Congress; Supporting Students' Return to Campus
Podcast
July 20, 2020
JHU senior scholar Crystal Watson and David Long, founder and managing partner for Tuscany Strategy, discuss how they partnered to design a free toolkit to help institutions manage their campus during COVID-19, including how to safely reopen.
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Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Crystal Watson and David Long
Podcast
July 20, 2020
Reopening College Campuses During COVID-19: Crystal Watson and David Long
Trends & Data
June 25, 2020
In June, ACE launched its third Pulse Point survey of college presidents on COVID-19. Three hundred presidents responded on topics including summer and fall enrollment, contingency plans for the fall, communication strategies, and student support.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: June 2020 Survey
Trends & Data
June 25, 2020
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: June 2020 Survey
Trends & Data
May 21, 2020
In May 2020, ACE launched its second of 12 monthly Pulse Point surveys of college presidents on COVID-19. More than 300 presidents responded on topics such as their plans for the fall and the pandemic’s impact on revenue and enrollment.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: May 2020 Survey
Trends & Data
May 21, 2020
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: May 2020 Survey
Issue Brief
May 12, 2020
As leadership teams move to address student mental health during the pandemic, this brief provides high-level considerations for both short-term and long-term planning.
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Mental Health, Higher Education, and COVID-19: Strategies for Leaders to Support Campus Well-Being
Issue Brief
May 12, 2020
Mental Health, Higher Education, and COVID-19: Strategies for Leaders to Support Campus Well-Being
Toolkit
ACE has collected information from the ACE Board of Directors, public health experts, association colleagues, and policymakers to create a set of guidelines to assist campus teams with the planning and safeguards necessary to successfully reopen campuses.
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Recovery 2020: Key Questions and Principles for Campus Leaders
Toolkit
Recovery 2020: Key Questions and Principles for Campus Leaders
Trends & Data
April 23, 2020
In an April 2020 Pulse Point survey, ACE gathered presidents’ insights and experiences with COVID-19 and its effects on their institutions, from financial impact and remote learning to student mental health.
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College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: April 2020 Survey
Trends & Data
April 23, 2020
College and University Presidents Respond to COVID-19: April 2020 Survey
Trends & Data
April 23, 2020
Infographic on COVID-19 impacts on college student spring completion and fall enrollment plans.
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COVID-19 Impacts On Student Completion
Trends & Data
April 23, 2020
COVID-19 Impacts On Student Completion
Member Spotlight
April 28, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our member institutions have found a wide range of ways to respond to the needs of their communities and workers on the front line.
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ACE Members Support Communities, First Responders, and Healthcare Workers
Member Spotlight
April 28, 2020
ACE Members Support Communities, First Responders, and Healthcare Workers
News
April 28, 2020
ACE is working closely with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to promote resources that aid faculty making the transition to online learning following campus closures due to the coronavirus.
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ACE and ACUE Support Faculty Development and Student Success During COVID-19 Crisis
News
April 28, 2020
ACE and ACUE Support Faculty Development and Student Success During COVID-19 Crisis
Video
Robin Helms interview of Sarah Spreitzer of ACE on April 22, 2020 discussing the impact of the CARES Act and other COVID-19-related policies of international students. Presented on ACE Engage—Create your account.
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Impact of the CARES Act on International Students
Video
Impact of the CARES Act on International Students
Podcast
April 7, 2020
Recording from various remote workplaces around the DC area, the dotEDU team comes together to discuss the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on higher education.
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dotEDU Episode 18: Higher Education in the Time of COVID-19
Podcast
April 7, 2020
dotEDU Episode 18: Higher Education in the Time of COVID-19
News
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
News
CARES Act Higher Education Relief Fund Simulation
Video
Terry Hartle speaks with Jamie Studley from WASC and Heather Perfetti, incoming president of MSCHE, about how COVID-19 might impact accreditation. Presented on Engage—Create your account.
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How Will COVID-19 Impact Accreditation?
Video
How Will COVID-19 Impact Accreditation?
Toolkit
This toolkit includes a short list of resources and examples addressing the multifaceted well-being challenges students, faculty, and staff are facing in a time of anxiety and rapidly shifting circumstances. Presented on ACE Engage—Create your account.
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COVID-19 Rapid Response Resources: Campus Well-Being Edition
Toolkit
COVID-19 Rapid Response Resources: Campus Well-Being Edition
Audio
Philip Rogers talks with Scott Cowen, Tulane University president emeritus, about how lessons from leading Tulane after Hurricane Katrina can inform higher education’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Presented on ACE Engage—Create your account.
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Engage Conversations: Leading Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Audio
Engage Conversations: Leading Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Community
Higher education leaders seeking resources and guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) can join this discussion group on ACE Engage to share ideas, view materials, and discuss strategies with their peers. On ACE Engage — Create your account.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Guidance
Community
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Guidance
Toolkit
This document offers resources to assist campus leaders in preparing for, leading, and responding effectively to campus crises. Only on ACE Engage—Create your account!
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Resources: Crisis Communication 101
Toolkit
Resources: Crisis Communication 101
Microcourse
​​This microcourse is a primer for communications around crises that can take many forms. Largely dependent on campus contexts, it offers strategies for preparing for, managing, and responding to crises.​ Only on ACE Engage—Create your account!
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Crisis Communication in the Digital Age: Crisis Communication 101
Microcourse
Crisis Communication in the Digital Age: Crisis Communication 101
Microcourse
This microcourse is an introduction on using social media to improve communications while managing a campus crisis. Only on ACE Engage—Create your account!
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Crisis Communication in the Digital Age: The Social Media Playbook
Microcourse
Crisis Communication in the Digital Age: The Social Media Playbook
News
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
News
April 2, 2020
ACE, Other Associations Ask for Swift Distribution of Higher Education Stimulus Funds
News
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
News
March 30, 2020
ACE Webinars on Finances, Diversity and Equity Efforts in Response to Coronavirus
News
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
News
March 30, 2020
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Allocates $14 Billion to Higher Education
Statement
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
Statement
March 25, 2020
ACE President Ted Mitchell on Senate Stimulus Bill’s Impact on Students and Institutions
News
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
News
March 24, 2020
Senate Likely to Vote on Stimulus Package Later Today; Support for Students and Institutions Still Being Negotiated
News
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
News
March 23, 2020
President Signs Legislation Protecting Veterans GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis
News
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
News
March 22, 2020
ACE, Other Higher Ed Groups Ask Congress to Support Students and Institutions in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
News
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
News
March 16, 2020
As Coronavirus Pandemic Develops, ACE Webinars Help Campuses Respond
News
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
News
March 16, 2020
House, Senate Introduce Financial Aid Legislation for Coronavirus Outbreak
News
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
News
March 9, 2020
Education Department Issues Coronavirus Guidelines as Campuses Continue to Prepare and Respond
News
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
News
March 2, 2020
CDC Issues Coronavirus Guidance for Foreign Programs and Domestic Campuses

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