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Please join us in celebrating a quarter-century of shared work to promote academic excellence and academic freedom at America’s colleges and universities and in looking ahead to the frontiers before us.
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July 29, 2021 by Michael B. Poliakoff
The Pell Grant has been the cornerstone of America’s investment in college financial aid for nearly 50 years. But for Pell Grants to fulfill their promise going forward, additional layers of accountability must be applied.
Republican lawmakers aren’t sold on the idea that doubling the maximum Pell Grant would actually help lower-income students better...
The Office of U.S. Congressman Greg Murphy | June 17, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) introduced the Campus Free Speech and Restoration Act. This bill is a response to the silencing of conservative voices across the nation. Murphy’s legislation will require...
READ MORE“ACTA provides short, concise suggestions for trustees who can help administrations make real, beneficial change for the future of education.”
The Chronicle of Higher Education | May 25, 2021 by Michael B. Poliakoff
To the Editor: Your recent article covering the decision by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Board...
Colleges and universities depend on informed and engaged trustees. ACTA’s tools and resources equip board members to be effective fiduciaries for America’s institutions of higher education. Be prepared for your next board meeting with ACTA’s trustee toolkit.
Get Your CopyForbes | June 28, 2021 by Michael B. Poliakoff
Generosity continues to define the American people. Last year, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, charitable giving surpassed $471 billion. This new milestone was announced with well-deserved fanfare and extensive media coverage. What...
READ MORE“I appreciate the assistance of the Fund for Academic Renewal in structuring the gift and my agreement. The guidance will ensure that my objectives for the gift will be honored by the University for many years to come.”
Philanthropy Daily | June 1, 2021 by Rebecca Richards
Even with a gift agreement, donors have little recourse in the event of their intent being flouted. There are...
July 13, 2021 by Michael B. Poliakoff
On July 12, ACTA sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions as they met to interview Ms. Catherine E. Lhamon on her nomination to be Assistant Secretary for...
READ MORE"ACTA’s resources are very informative for my staff as we work to solve issues in higher education. I commend the hard work of ACTA."
May 4, 2021 by Nick Down
Among the seemingly endless list of duties that fall upon state governments is the appointment of individuals to public...
Read how policymakers can reform the higher education quality assurance process to protect students and taxpayers, preserve university and college independence and autonomy, and allow innovation in post-secondary education that will retain America's leadership.
Get Your CopyMay 24, 2021 by ACTA
Washington, DC – The University of Notre Dame’s Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government has been named an Oasis of Excellence for its commitment to helping students cultivate intellectual and civic virtue. ACTA promotes...
READ MORE“Our very best wishes for ACTA’s continued success. We are in desperate need of educated citizens if as a country we are to survive.”
May 24, 2021 by ACTA
Program Washington, DC – Duke University’s Arete Initiative has been named an Oasis of Excellence for its commitment to...
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have had to postpone our Fall 2020 event. ACTA's 25th Plus One Anniversary Celebration will take place on November 11-12, 2021. As good fortune would have it, we have been able to schedule the same exciting roster of events, culminating at the storied Library of Congress, which T...
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Republican lawmakers aren’t sold on the idea that doubling the maximum Pell Grant would actually help lower-income students better afford college. Though Democratic lawmakers and higher education advocates have been pushing for Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant in recent months, Republicans on the House Education and Labor Committee didn’t seem as enthusiastic about the idea […]
For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact: Leslie K Paige, Gabrielle AnglinEmail: lpaige@goacta.org, ganglin@goacta.orgPhone: (202) 798-5425 […]
Although nearly a quarter of Americans (23%) say socialism means equality, fewer (17%) correctly identify socialism as an economic system where the government controls key factors of production and distribution, according to a Gallup poll in 2018. The same poll found that 42% of Americans said they feel positively about socialism. Despite such apparent support for socialism, […]
A few years ago, we were surprised to read Pew research statistics indicating that, “for the first time in U.S. history,” Americans felt like higher education was “headed in the wrong direction.” As we dug into the reasons why, tuition costs topped the list, but other factors got our attention. In particular, we were intrigued […]
Two out of three college students now graduate with an average of over $28,000 in student debt, and the price of tuition continues to rise at an unsustainable rate, faster even than health care. So how do colleges spend that money?
The goal of ACTA's What Will They Learn?® project is to encourage colleges and universities to strengthen their general education programs—so that students graduate better prepared for the workforce, ready to participate in their communities as responsible citizens, and acquainted with our cultural and intellectual inheritance.
Intentional, directed giving has the power to renew our colleges and universities. ACTA's Fund for Academic Renewal serves donors who want to make transformative gifts to higher education, gifts that help institutions live up to their highest ideals. FAR guides donors and their advisors through every step in the gift-making process.
Colleges and universities have investigated their spending practices due to ACTA’s work. Visit our site, HowCollegesSpendMoney.com.
Institutions have adopted the Chicago Principles on Freedom of Expression due to ACTA’s outreach.
Colleges and universities have improved their core curriculum requirements based on ACTA’s annual What Will They Learn?® initiative.
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