American Council on Education (ACE) is a higher education association that represents the presidents of various accredited, degree-granting institutions, which include two- and four-year colleges, private and public universities, and nonprofit and for-profit entities in the United States. The association convenes higher education organizationsthrough the Washington Higher Education Secretariat (WHES). It has a member base of more than 1,700 institutions.American Council on Education updates its members on significant public policy issues affecting higher education, connects them to federal policymakers, and represents them on Capitol Hill as federal officials and allows them to participate in making critical decisions about institutions and students. President to President is a weekly electronic letter sent to member presidents that serves as a venue to keep them abreast of events in Washington, D.C.American Council on Education’s leadership programs are classified under different groups such as The Executive Leadership Group: a group that focuses on programs, services, and research for presidents, chief academic officers, and other senior leaders; The Emerging Leaders Group: a group that offers programs and resources for rising college and university administrators; The Inclusive Excellence Group: a group that focuses on programs, resources, and research to foster greater diversity and inclusion in higher education, particularly within the senior leadership; and The Institutional Leadership Group: a group that focuses on programs, research, and resources that assist senior leaders in improving institutional effectiveness. Its portfolio of leadership programs includes ACE Fellows Program, ACE Institute for New Chief Academic Officers, ACE Institute for New Presidents, Advancing to the Presidency, Alfred P. Sloan Projects for Faculty Career Flexibility, Chief Academic Officer and Chief Business Officer Workshop, National Women's Leadership Forum, and Regional Women's Leadership Forum.American Council on Education’s The Center for Education Attainment and Innovation provides services for adult learners and nontraditional students in the United States. The Center for Internationalization and Global Engagement (CIGE) offers programs and services that support the internationalization of higher education. Center for Policy Research and Strategy (CPRS) provides thought leadership at the intersection of public policy and institutional strategy. American Council on Education also conducts discussions on key issues such as Pell grant funding, scientific research, tax proposals, and more.American Council on Education was founded in 1918 and is based in Washington, D.C., United States.

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The Strategic Management and Event Planning team at the American Council on Education (ACE) oversees the planning and execution of high-impact events and strategic initiatives that support ACE's mission. This team coordinates key functions such as organizing conferences, workshops, and forums for higher education leaders, ensuring seamless event logistics, and aligning these activities with strategic goals. They also engage with government, policymakers, and public affairs to amplify ACE's influence and advocacy efforts within the higher education community.

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