American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U)
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Advancing the democratic purposes of higher education by promoting equity, innovation, and excellence in liberal education. aacu.org
Your students are using AI—are you prepared? AAC&U’s “Teaching with AI” workshop series helps you design better assignments, integrate AI, and navigate academic integrity. Register now: https://bit.ly/4vEeKqs #AACUAI #HigherEd
Join us July 29 for the launch of HEDEX, an online, dynamic resource hub, practitioner directory, and community space designed to strengthen civic and democratic engagement across higher education. Register today: https://events.compact.org/hedex-launch
AAC&U’s latest research connects open educational resource implementation with improved course outcomes, time-to-completion measures, and promising gains for underserved students demonstrating its value as a high-impact practice. aacu.org/oer-report
The Delphi Award application deadline is in one week—Friday, July 24. Has your institution made changes to support VITAL faculty? Share your programs, policies, and practices. Two institutions will receive $15K. https://bit.ly/4sBfDz9
How do students’ motivations shape their college experiences? A recent report explores the connections between motivation, engagement, and well-being. aacu.org/MotivationWellbeing
How can colleges and universities strengthen public trust, advance student success, and prepare for the future? Join the conversation by submitting a proposal for the 2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting. Deadline: July 31. aacu.org/am #AACU2027
AI raises urgent questions about governance, policy, and academic integrity. #AACUAIConference brings higher education leaders together to address these challenges collaboratively. Learn more: aacu.org/aiconference
“What Students Value in College” explores why meaningful relationships remain central to how students define the value of college. https://bit.ly/49cO7Aj
“What does it mean to teach at a college or university today?” This is the central question behind AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella’s latest essay for #LibEdMag, which explores the evolving role of today’s faculty member. https://bit.ly/4f2ii0x
AAC&U’s latest research finds that OER implementation—a new high-impact practice—is associated with improved student outcomes, including lower withdrawal rates and stronger time-to-completion measures. aacu.org/oer-report
New from AAC&U | “The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education.” Download the report: aacu.org/the-trust-agenda
On July 29, AAC&U and @compact.org will launch the Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX)—a new online platform connecting people, resources, and practices advancing civic and democratic exchange across higher education. Register: https://events.compact.org/hedex-launch
The Delphi Award application deadline is Friday, July 24. Has your institution made changes to support VITAL faculty? Share your programs, policies, and practices. Two institutions will receive $15K. https://bit.ly/4sBfDz9 via @uscpullias.bsky.social
The experiences students value most are often the hardest to access. New research from AAC&U and the LearningWell Coalition, based on a survey conducted by Morning Consult: https://bit.ly/49cO7Aj
Cross-campus collaboration and shared vision matter when integrating emerging technologies into higher education. Explore the findings in this report from AAC&U and Digital Promise: https://bit.ly/49mLSKK #AACUAI
Students motivated by personal growth and community contribution engage more frequently in high-impact practices. Learn more: aacu.org/MotivationWellbeing
AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and the Sustained Dialogue Institute combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact us for free confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk
Recent research from AAC&U, the LearningWell Coalition, and Morning Consult finds students are looking for purpose, connection, and real-world learning alongside career preparation. https://bit.ly/49cO7Aj
Open educational resource implementation is officially a high-impact practice. A new research report from AAC&U explores the impact of OER implementation on student success. Read the findings at aacu.org/oer-report
Campus observatories appeal to the human craving for not just knowledge but wonder. Read about this and more in the latest issue of #LibEdMag. aacu.org/liberaleducation
New research findings from the LearningWell Coalition and AAC&U explore how student motivations shape engagement and well-being in college. aacu.org/MotivationWellbeing
Be among the first to learn about “The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education.” Join AAC&U's free virtual launch event on June 16. Register: https://bit.ly/4dHfncQ
How is your institution advancing global learning at this moment? Share your work with colleagues across higher education at the 2026 AAC&U Conference on Global Learning. Submit a proposal by June 12: aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal
We’re heading to Seattle. Join us for the AAC&U Annual Meeting 2027 and take advantage of a special advance registration rate, available until June 15. Register early and stay flexible. aacu.org/am #HigherEducation #AACU
Public confidence in higher education is declining. Join AAC&U on June 16 at 4 p.m. ET for the release of “The Trust Agenda: A Framework for Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education” and a discussion of strategies to strengthen relationships with students and communities. https://bit.ly/4dHfncQ
Last chance to apply: Applications for the AAC&U Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum close June 9. Apply Now: https://bit.ly/43bCypy #AACUAI
Join a nationwide network advancing experiential learning, civic participation, and career readiness. AAC&U’s Institute on Experiential Learning & Engaged Dialogue runs July 14–17 (online). 📅 Apply by June 5: https://bit.ly/3NMSyKy #HigherEd #ExperientialLearning