Initiative
The Presidents’ Trust
A diverse network of higher education leaders who advance the vision, values, and practices that connect liberal education with the needs of an increasingly diverse student body, a global workforce, and thriving communities.
Advancing Excellence through Leadership
The Presidents' Trust brings together leaders of institutions of all types and sizes from across the global higher education landscape to share ideas, address common challenges, and advance shared objectives. As a voice and a force for liberal education, the Presidents' Trust champions equity, academic quality, and student success.
Join the Presidents’ Trust
Chief executive officers of colleges, universities, foundations, and associations are eligible for membership in the Presidents’ Trust. Dues are assessed on an annual basis and scaled in accordance with AAC&U’s institutional membership costs.
Benefits
Join the Presidents' Trust today to demonstrate your commitment to leadership in liberal education and receive valuable benefits.
Thought LeadershipThought LeadershipOpportunities to position you and your institution as strategic thought leaders
Network of SupportComplimentary access to the annual Presidents' Trust Symposium, held in person as part of the AAC&U Annual Meeting
Exclusive ResearchExclusive access to The Essentials, a series of one-page research briefs designed to help college presidents convey the value of liberal education
Resources & SolutionsResources & SolutionsComplimentary access to the quarterly National Civic Review and to regular AAC&U webinars explicitly designed for college and university presidents