A Voice and a Force for Liberal Education

The American Association of Colleges and Universities is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education.

What's New

Public Statement

In Memoriam: John W. Chandler, Former President of AAC&U

AAC&U mourns the death on August 5, 2022, of John W. Chandler. A lifelong champion of liberal learning, Chandler served as president of AAC&U from 1985 to 1990.

Publication

Now Available: The Community's College

Community colleges provide hope for students, families, and the communities they serve. This book offers an important message to state and federal policy makers and serves as a roadmap for aspiring CC leaders as well as a text for leadership and higher education courses.

Annual Meeting

Call for Proposals Now Open

The call for proposals for “Reclaiming Liberal Education,” the 2023 Annual Meeting, is now open. Submissions will be accepted through August 15, 2022.

Podcast

The Excellence Experiment

Presented by the AAC&U Inclusive Excellence Commission, this nine-episode podcast series offers a real-time look at processes of institutional change for promoting inclusive excellence in science education.

AAC&U serves as a catalyst and facilitator for innovations that improve educational quality and equity and that support the success of all students.

Campus Priorities

Although each campus has a unique mission and culture, institutions across higher education face similar challenges and emerging trends. AAC&U supports our members with timely resources and evidence-based guidance focused on their top priorities.