Where to attend college is the most important decision that young people make. By prioritizing academics, you can ensure that your undergraduate education prepares you for a rewarding career, engaged citizenship, and meaningful community...
63% of employers say too many recent college graduates are not prepared to participate successfully in today’s economy. ACTA’s What Will They Learn?® initiative is fighting to change that, by evaluating the general education...
It is the role and responsibility of the board of trustees to ensure that their institution protects and fosters freedom of speech and viewpoint diversity. Get this convenient wallet-sized card of 10 questions that trustees should...
Leaders in business, politics, and professional life uniformly praise college students who pursue a strong core foundation of courses in the basics of literature and composition, math and science, foreign language, and history and...
ACTA believes that freedom of expression is the lifeblood of teaching, learning, and the pursuit of truth, and we have been on the front lines in the fight to protect the open expression of...
The key to effective oversight is data. Insist on getting this data regularly. It is up to trustees to ensure educational quality and affordability. Get this convenient wallet-sized card of 10 questions that trustees...
College alumni and donors know how essential our higher education institutions are to the nation’s future. ACTA’s Fund for Academic Renewal initiative helps donors who want to support or create college programs by providing...
When it comes to controlling the cost of higher education, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni has led the charge for over two decades. ACTA has provided guidance for trustees with publications and...
Launched in 1995, we are the only organization that works with alumni, donors, trustees, and education leaders across the United States to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, safeguard the free exchange of ideas on campus, and ensure that the next generation receives an intellectually rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
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