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American Council of Trustees and Alumni
Higher Education
Washington, DC 3,271 followers
Non-partisan non-profit promoting academic freedom, academic excellence and accountability in #HigherEd.
About us
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America’s colleges and universities. 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 a philosophically rich, high-quality college education at an affordable price.
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http://www.goacta.org
External link for American Council of Trustees and Alumni
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- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
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1730 M St NW
Washington, DC 20036, US
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Employees at American Council of Trustees and Alumni
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Doug Sprei
VP Campus Partnerships & Multimedia
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Emily Jae
Vice President of Development and Philanthropy at American Council of Trustees and Alumni
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Armand Alacbay
Providing guidance on college and university governance, public policy, and occasionally, herding cats.
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Lauri Kempson
COO & SVP of Finance at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni
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Coming across this visual, I say to myself, "This honestly reflects how I try to lead my team." Looking back on a long career, it is sad to admit that several managers I worked under were the ghastly opposite of this. One or two came close to living up to what is represented in this chart. The good news is our current leadership at American Council of Trustees and Alumni is constituted this way.
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Are you an undergraduate student @ University of North Carolina at Pembroke looking to make a difference? Are you passionate about helping bridge political divides? If you answered yes, I hope you will apply to be a campus debate fellow! As the faculty fellow for the College Debates & Discourse Alliance, I welcome all aspiring student leaders @ University of North Carolina at Pembroke to apply for the incredible opportunity to be a campus debate fellow! Interviews and hiring are underway! The position begins immediately! Learn more & apply today: https://lnkd.in/eQyDYKYk - Please message me or email me ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
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Emily Jae is making it a priority to bond and connect with her team, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Here’s a snapshot of the Development team—Emily Jae, Nancy Phillips, Jimmy Lewis, Tracy Pang, and Grant Vargo-Willeford—enjoying their quarterly lunch in the ACTA café. At ACTA, we believe that Teamwork isn’t just a strategy—it’s the key to our success. Each team member pictured here exemplifies kindness, respect, and camaraderie, showcasing the power of collaboration in action. The team’s dedication to fostering strong friendships brings great benefits to our workplace: Improved Morale: Thanks to the team, our work environment is both positive and enjoyable, significantly boosting job satisfaction. Better Communication: Friendships within the team, nurtured by Emily, lead to honest and constructive feedback, minimizing misunderstandings and enhancing clarity. Increased Creativity: The friendly atmosphere Emily helps create sparks creativity and the free exchange of ideas, leading to innovative solutions. Thank you, Emily, for making our workplace a fantastic place to be! Your friendly and supportive nature has truly been transformative🌟🙌 #TeamSpirit #WorkplaceWellness #GreatLeadership #ThankYouEmily
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We are thrilled to announce that Armand Alacbay, ACTA’s chief of staff and senior vice president of strategy, has been elected as the secretary of the George Mason University Board of Visitors. Mr. Alacbay is an expert in higher education governance and is dedicated to ensuring that trustees across the nation have the resources they need to exercise effective leadership. Reflecting on his new role, he shared, “It has been nothing short of amazing to witness the transformation that George Mason has undergone over the past 40 years. That is a testament to the campus community, but also to the decades of engaged stewardship by the Visitors who have preceded our Board. I am honored to continue the tradition.” He also remarked, “I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences afforded to me by ACTA over the past 13 years to bring this moment to fruition.” This appointment highlights Mr. Alacbay’s impressive career and the impact of ACTA’s work to promote transparency and accountability at America’s colleges and universities We look forward to his continued contributions to higher education in this new role.
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The American Council of Trustees and Alumni is a Gold goDCgo Transportation All-Star! We are thrilled to be recognized as a Gold goDCgo Transportation All-Star, a testament to our sustainable transportation choices. This award was given to ACTA to highlight our dedication in supporting the District of Columbia's transportation goals. Here is what we are doing to increase sustainability and benefit our employees: 1. Hybrid Schedule: When possible, employees are given the choice to utilize a remote day to work from home. This helps promote work-life balance and reduces carbon emissions associated with daily commuting. 2. Flexibility: Recognizing the diverse commuting needs of our team, we have established core office hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while our office remains open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This flexibility enables employees to commute during off-peak hours, minimizing traffic congestion and supporting a smoother commute experience. 3. Commuter Benefits for Employees: To further promote sustainable commuting practices and alleviate the financial burden of transportation costs, we offer our commuting employees a pre-tax commuter benefit. This enables our team members to save up to 30% on transit expenses while actively encouraging the use of public transportation. At ACTA, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values sustainability and employee well-being.
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The events of July 13 have shocked the nation. We are grateful to the many partner organizations and allies of the College Debates and Discourse Alliance that quickly released statements condemning the attempt on former President Trump's life and political violence in general. This heinous act, and its aftermath of divisive rhetoric on social media, reveals the dire state of our national discourse right now, and we must work together to change it. We are living through a historic moment and have a choice to make. We can either unite on a much-needed course correction that restores civil discourse and civic charity, or we can stay our current course and grow even more entrenched and divided. We are encouraged by those who have spoken out against toxic polarization and are working to combat it, and we stand ready to work with anyone and everyone to build bridges of understanding and restore healthy political discourse, especially in collaboration with the rising generation and future leaders of our country. American Council of Trustees and Alumni, Braver Angels, BridgeUSA
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We're #hiring a new Campus Freedom Researcher in Washington, District of Columbia. Apply today or share this post with your network.