Initiative
State Resources
How can states measure and improve the effectiveness of their public higher education systems? ACTA has the tools to support state policymakers and public trustees in performing these in-depth analyses.
Policy
Spotlights
Do you know which policies your colleagues are considering? ACTA provides a national perspective on higher education policy by reviewing bills as they are introduced and highlighting innovative efforts to strengthen public colleges and universities.
Free to Learn Act
Regents and policymakers work together to defend free speech and academic freedom.
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Informed Trustee Act
Virginia ensures that trustees get the training they need to be informed fiduciaries.
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Your Impact Can Be Measured
How do your state’s public colleges and universities compare to others? ACTA annually surveys every public, four-year institution in the country on 10 measures of academic quality and cost-effectiveness. See how your state compares to its neighbors.
Actionable Guidance
Mapping a Path Forward
WHO WE ARE
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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