ACE and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching are pleased to announce the launch of the pilot phase of the Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability. Twenty-one diverse higher education institutions from across the United States and Puerto Rico have been selected to participate in the year-long program, helping to shape the framework for the 2026 application. #CarnegieSustainability https://ow.ly/v3eE50ULQnW
American Council on Education
Higher Education
Washington, DC - District of Columbia 72,495 followers
Mobilizing the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice.
About us
The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that leads higher education with a united vision for the future. We galvanize our members to make change and we collaborate across the sector to design solutions for today’s challenges, serve the needs of a diverse student population, and shape effective public policy. As the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities, our strength lies in our diverse membership of more than 1,600 colleges and universities, related associations, and other organizations in the United States and abroad. ACE is the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities. Our members educate two out of every three students in all accredited, degree-granting U.S. institutions.
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http://www.acenet.edu
External link for American Council on Education
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC - District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1918
- Specialties
- Advocacy, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, International Education, Policy Analysis, Education, Research, Adult Education, Student Athletes, Scholar Athletes, Legislation, Compliance, coordination, higher education, colleges, and universities
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1 Dupont Circle NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC - District of Columbia 20036, US
Employees at American Council on Education
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Steve Hyzny
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Lisa Witzig, Ph.D., Ed.D.
Strategist | Marketer | Educator | Serial Learner | Figuring It Out In NoVA
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Michael Millstone, PhD, SHRM-SCP
Training, Learning, and Development Professional - Associate Professor
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Unsal Ozdogru, Ph.D.
Education + ATOM (Analytics | Technology | Operations Management)
Updates
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Michael S. Roth, president of Wesleyan University, will bring his expertise to #ACEx2025 in a compelling session on free speech in higher education. Explore the challenges and opportunities in fostering academic freedom in a polarized world. Don’t miss it: https://ow.ly/XNfa50UCCYf
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As some of the most destructive fires in California history have ravaged the Los Angeles area this month, colleges and universities have leapt to assist those in need. Read more about their relief efforts and how you can contribute: https://ow.ly/AzJA50UL9bC
Los Angeles Institutions Help Propel Wildfire Recovery Efforts
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The stakes for higher ed have never been higher. Join dotEDU Live TODAY at 2:15 PM ET as Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja dive into the first actions of the Trump administration and what they mean for campuses. Don’t miss this timely conversation. https://ow.ly/kZb350UGvC9
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Join our webinar on January 30 to learn how to leverage over 360 credit for prior learning (CPL) policy examples to foster equitable access, boost credential completion, and support adult learners. Hear stories from three states that have advanced CPL policy. Register now! https://ow.ly/GfwP50UC7ks
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Frederick M. Lawrence, CEO of The Phi Beta Kappa Society and a leading expert on civil rights and academic freedom, joins #ACEx2025 for a powerful session on fostering respectful campus dialogue amid global conflict. Don’t miss his insights! Register now: https://ow.ly/XNfa50UCCYf
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🎙️ In Case You Missed It! 🎧 Our latest podcast episode is LIVE, and you won't want to miss this one! Host Jason Altmire, DBA chats with Jon Fansmith from the American Council on Education about the future of higher ed, data-driven accountability, and the challenges of balancing diverse interests. A must-listen as 2025 brings in new policy shifts! Tune in Here: https://lnkd.in/deEzDAhc
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As President-elect Trump prepares to take the oath of office today, here’s a reminder of the open letter from ACE President Ted Mitchell written earlier this month emphasizing the pivotal role of higher education in building America. https://ow.ly/yt0s50UIFq2 #HigherEdBuildsAmerica
Dear President-elect Trump: Higher Education Builds America
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Award-winning sports columnist Christine Brennan joins #ACEx2025! Don’t miss her insights on the evolving landscape of college athletics, from NIL policies to student-athlete advocacy. Gain strategies to align athletics with institutional values. Register today: https://ow.ly/XNfa50UCCYf
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