ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
Our Initiatives:
ACTA initiatives promote academic quality, affordability, and cost effectiveness in higher education.
What's New
ACTA President Pens Essay for Inside Higher Ed
July 3, 2017 |
Michael Poliakoff published an op-ed championing liberal arts requirements and rigor in higher education in response to the growing acceptance of open curricula and grade inflation. Read the full article here.
Continue Reading >>ACTA Praises University of Missouri System Curators
June 21, 2017 |
The University of Missouri System’s recent decision to seek advice on how to cut costs and increase administrative efficiency earned praise from ACTA. By focusing on reducing overhead, the system can prioritize instructional and student success at a time when the system is facing a budget shortfall.
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Bold Leadership, Real Reform 2.0
April 2017 by ACTA |
Trustees face complex choices related to costs and efficiency as they navigate new accountability policies, financial headwinds, and a changing global marketplace for...
Continue Reading >>How Innovative Universities are Ditching Competition and Joining Forces
May 2017 by Christine Ravold |
Even when it isn’t football or basketball season, colleges can be competitive with each other; they compete for grants, students, faculty and top...
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ACTA'S BLOG: THE FORUM
A TOWN SQUARE FOR HIGHER ED
Rating Intellectual Diversity on Campus
July 6, 2017 by Jeremy Willinger
A Future President’s History Lessons
July 4, 2017 by Rushad Thomas
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