Since the colonial period, American higher education has prioritized foreign language study in both classical and modern languages. Yet in the twenty-first century, the United States faces a shortfall of professionals with strong language...
This guide is designed to assist college and university governing boards in understanding and adopting a policy of institutional neutrality. It explains what institutional neutrality means, why it is essential for maintaining an inclusive...
There are certain truths of American political life that antedate even the Founding and are as important for our age as they were for ages past. Among these are that demagogues hold most sway...
American society is characterized by its diverse cultures. But diversity alone, especially when narrowly understood as a matter of race and gender, does not define the American identity or that of a university. The...
John and Abigail Adams envisioned an America with a school in every neighborhood and a well-informed citizenry that was adept in languages, literature, and music; science, history, and religion. Their vision was practical until...
While free expression is of paramount value at any college or university, the intentional concealing of one’s identity of public raises serious concerns for campus safety. ACTA’s Model University Anti-Masking Policy protects members of...
As a new administration comes into office and Congress begins its first session, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) calls on our representatives to turn their attention to American higher education and...
Higher education across the nation is under scrutiny. Publicly funded colleges and universities are particularly vulnerable, as they represent a massive investment by state taxpayers. Many concerned Americans question the return on this investment,...
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