American Council on Education

On a new episode of dotEDU Live, Jon Fansmith, Mushtaq Gunja, and Sarah Spreitzer answer questions about the latest policy shifts, legal battles, and commotion in the Trump administration’s first weeks. Listen now for analysis of the future of DEI funding, the Department of Education, and more. https://ow.ly/XZUf50UVjJO

Ready to reimagine the future of higher education? BibliU is excited to attend the American Council on Education Experience 2025! 🌟 As institutions navigate challenges like affordability, student retention, and digital transformation, BibliU is here to help. Our solutions simplify course material delivery, reduce costs, and ensure every student has equal access to the resources they need to thrive. Connect with Ginny Conners, Sam Holding 🤠, and Morgan Roberts during the event to explore how we’re supporting institutions: https://bit.ly/BibliUACE25

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The LER Accelerator is now accepting applications for a one-year cohort-based designed to support institutions in planning and developing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). #AcceleratorLERs #LER Who should apply? 🔹 Institutions at any stage of LER implementation – from early planning to scaling existing projects 🔹 Two-year and four-year institutions, public and private, regional and flagship, HBCU, HSI, MSI, Tribal and NASNTI are all encouraged to apply What's included? ✔️ Grants of $10,000–$15,000 ✔️ Expert coaching and technical assistance ✔️ Peer learning with institutions nationwide Submit your application by March 10: https://lnkd.in/etm-SkHn Want more details? Check out an informational session featuring coalition leaders from AACRAO, 1EdTech Consortium, and NACADA for insights into the program and application process. Watch the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eBeNUfj8 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education, Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), Digital Credentials Consortium, EDUCAUSE, National Association of Colleges and Employers, UPCEA

📩 Certified Insights - February Issue is LIVE! Are we doing enough to connect learning to opportunity? Education is just one step in a lifelong journey — but without recognition of prior learning, too many learners hit roadblocks instead of pathways. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) helps learners save time, reduce costs, and gain confidence while ensuring skills are valued. But for CPL to truly work, all parts of the education ecosystem need to collaborate. As American Council on Education Derrick Anderson puts it: "Whether an organization issues credentials, evaluates them, or receives them, everyone needs to be able to show how they are adding transferable value that learners can use whenever and wherever they want." Inside this issue: 🛤️ The current state of CPL in higher ed and why it matters 🎓 Insights from AACRO's Wendy Kilgore, Ph.D. and Higher Learning Commission's Melanie Booth, Ed.D. on CPL’s role in expanding access and affordability 📢 4 key actions corporate training, certifications, and alternative programs can take to help connect the lifelong learning journey We also ask readers to weigh in on Andrew Kable (MAHRI)'s recent LinkedIn post, reshared with comments by Doug Belshaw — Is a skills shortage actually a skills shortage, or is it a recognition gap? We’d love to hear your thoughts. 👉 Subscribe to Certified Insights to stay ahead of the conversation. https://lnkd.in/gsU8jJbd

Higher education leaders will converge in Washington, DC, next week for #ACEx2025, the premier #highered gathering that will bring together visionary leaders from diverse fields to explore higher education's role in society, both now and in the future. https://ow.ly/env150UTr6Y

What can Hollywood teach us about the future of education? At #ACEx2025, Walter Parkes, producer of The Minority Report and co-founder of Dreamscape Learn, will explore how immersive storytelling & technology can transform learning. Secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/OrT050USomJ Dreamscape Learn

Participants in ACE Learning Evaluations will now be able to issue digital badges and transcripts through Accredible, a global leader in digital credentialing. https://ow.ly/Q7zx50UTpfr

Associate Managing Principal & Senior VP for Client Development Melissa Trotta, Ed.D., Principal Matt Kilcoyne, Principal Kim Bobby, Ed.D., and Executive Search Consultant Tamara Jhashi are representing AGB Search at the American Council on Education’s Experience 2025, which will be held February 12-13! Attendees will engage in transformative conversations and attend immersive sessions that will build and reshape the future of higher education. Be sure to say hello to Melissa, Matt, Kim, and Tamara! Learn more. https://lnkd.in/gq5GvA5B #AGBSearch #HigherEducation #ACEx2025

We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the American Council on Education Annual Meeting on February 12–13, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. As HE institutions continue to explore innovative ways to integrate work-based learning into higher education, we look forward to engaging with leaders to discuss how virtual internships can expand access to global career opportunities for students. 📩 Our team, Mark Eres and Bobby Rissetto, will be available for discussions throughout the event. If you are attending and would like to connect, drop them a message to book a meeting! #ACE2025 #HigherEducation #VirtualInternships #CareerReadiness

Learn how community colleges are leveraging the Carnegie Elective Classifications as panelists share how the classifications can amplify institutions’ commitment to partnerships, civic engagement, and public purpose. https://ow.ly/oxHL50USMIJ