College Credit Transferable to Anot... Sep 2, 2009
College credit can be earned for completion of employee training programs and which are recognized by the American Council on Education. This transfer credit is often acceptable based upon specific college program requirements. (Suite101.com)
Holocaust education faces cuts in recession Aug 31, 2009
In Nevada, the Governor's Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust will likely lose its $70,000 a year in state funding for the next two years, said to Stephanie Hartman, a member of the state's Holocaust Education Task Force. Pennsylvania Holocaust Education Council officials have been told not to expect its $60,000 from the state this year, council Vice Chairman Christopher Gwin said. (USA Today)
Colleges ignoring military experience Aug 21, 2009
An estimated one in five colleges and universities do not give academic credit for military education, according to a recent survey of 723 schools by the American Council on Education that is believed to be the first systematic measure. Even more of the schools, 36 percent, said they don't award credit for military occupational training. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Clever cat earns high school diploma online Aug 15, 2009
"They are only available for in-person testing at an ." Brown said via e-mail that the GED Testing Service, a Program of the American Council on Education, about programs like Jefferson High School Online. Collins said that while he knows Oreo was in it for the education, he concedes that the cat's "degree" serves as a cautionary tale to those who might be lured into spending well-earned cash on useless diplomas. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Strapped colleges keep leaders in luxury Aug 12, 2009
Nationally, 28 percent of public and private college presidents live in university-owned housing, and another 20 percent receive a housing allowance, according to the most recent survey conducted by the American Council on Education. In Massachusetts, most public university chancellors receive a housing stipend. (Boston Globe)
State's Higher Education Hurt By Budget Cut Aug 6, 2009
"The total magnitude of the cuts imposed in California is unprecedented," said Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the American Council on Education. "In the 30 years I've been watching higher education policy, I've never seen a state implement budget cuts of this size and scope.". (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Budget Cuts Devastate Calif. Higher Education Aug 6, 2009
" No state is cutting more deeply than California, which has more than 3 million students attending college. To close its massive budget deficit, the state has slashed funding to its 110 community colleges, the 23-campus California State University and the 10-campus University of California, one of the nation's leading research institutions. The schools have responded by boosting fees, turning away record numbers of students, expanding class sizes, eliminating programs, laying off staff, and... (KSBW 8, CA)
With new GI Bill, a surge of veterans at colleges Aug 1, 2009
"It represents the first time since the original GI Bill where affordability is very unlikely to be a barrier as they seek the college of their choice," says Jim Selbe, who manages military programs for the American Council on Education (ACE), a higher education association in Washington. The new GI Bill will help veteran Don Gomez complete a bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern studies at City College of New York. (Christian Science Monitor)
New GI Bill sending veterans to school this fall Jul 31, 2009
A recently released study by the American Council on Education, "From Soldier to Student: Easing the Transition of Service Members on Campus Iraq to send students to colleges in US, abroad Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Saturday his country plans to send up to 10,000 Iraqi students per year to colleges in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia over the next five years as a part of a new scholarship program. Al-Maliki said the country's education system has suffered... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Illegal status gives Harvard grad few options Jul 27, 2009
This month, the American Council on Education, on behalf of 30 groups, including the Association of American Universities, said it strongly supported the act, which has been pending since 2001. Illegal immigrant children are entitled to a free K-12 education under a 1982 Supreme Court decision, but that protection does not extend to college. (Boston Globe)
Reducing struggling college grads' debt Jul 19, 2009
Making college loan repayment based on income is an idea that has been floating around higher education circles for a generation; but a large number of technical questions have always blocked its implementation, said Terry Hartle, a senior vice president at the American Council on Education in Washington, D.C.. In 2007, Congress passed the College Cost Reduction and Affordability Act, which mandated the Department of Education develop such a plan, and provided the funding to make it possible. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bleak Back-To-School Shopping Season Looms Jul 15, 2009
The American Council on Education says it may not be so bleak: It expects enrollment at schools ranging from community colleges to graduate and medical schools will actually increase, as it has in previous economic downturns. ACE, a trade association of two- and four-year colleges and universities, is predicting a 4% to 5% increase in enrollment this fall, based on conversations with "hundreds of college and university officials," says Terry Hartle, council senior vice president. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
AP IMPACT: New GI benefits vary widely by state Jul 7, 2009
"What should be a simple number has turned into some kind of Frankenstein-like monster that nobody will be able to understand," said Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the American Council on Education. About 80 percent of veterans tapping the new bill are expected to attend public institutions. (Concord Monitor)
'Simplify, simplify' Jul 6, 2009
The American Council on Education, in a 2004 report, estimated that 1. 5 million students probably would have been awarded Pell Grants, aid for low-income families, had they applied for them. (NJ.com -- Times)
UConn OKs Deferred Compensation Jul 4, 2009
Deferred compensation is becoming commonplace as states move from defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution plans, said Claire Van Ummersen, vice president for the Center for Effective Leadership at the American Council on Education. At the same time, schools are trying to sweeten their compensation packages to entice presidents to stay. (FOX61, CT)
Public health school wins accreditation Jul 2, 2009
The University of Georgia College of Public Health won full accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health, the university said Wednesday. The college, founded in 2005, becomes one of 41 accredited colleges of public health in the United States and the only accredited public health college in the University System of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
New plans will free up 'Free Application' for student aid Jun 24, 2009
Molly Corbett Broad, president of the American Council on Education, an umbrella group for college presidents, said she intended to work with Congress "to see that the department receives whatever legislative authorization it needs to move forward.". Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran, president of Kalamazoo (Mich. (USA Today)
Obama wants to trim college aid form Jun 24, 2009
Legislative changes will make the biggest difference, said Terry Hartle, a lobbyist for the American Council on Education, the leading higher education group in Washington. The proposal drew a warm response from one of the lawmakers who will help decide its fate. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Business Whirl: Byrd's anniversary marked with cruise Jun 21, 2009
Athens residents Ruth Bettandorff, assistant vice president for academic affairs and director of UGA s Gwinnett campus, and Trish Kalivoda, associate vice president for public service and outreach, are among the 28 women from across the country who attended the annual National Leadership Forum sponsored by the American Council on Education s Office of Women in Higher Education last Wednesday through Friday at the National Center for Higher Education in Washington, D.C.. Boland goes to museum... (Athens Banner-Herald)
PROACTIVE: College presidents tackle campus drinking Jun 16, 2009
In early September, he was honored by the American Council on Education for his leadership on the issue. And overall, he may be making modest progress. (USA Today -- News)
Grad student mans White House phones Jun 16, 2009
Shorette hoped to work with the council on education issues, but despite his efforts on the extensive written application and in interview process, Shorette's preferred position was given to another graduate student. Although he said that his invitation for a personal interview following the initial review of his application likely placed him in the top 200 candidates of the 6,000 hopefuls for White House internships, he said that competition for the limited positions is tough. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
4-year colleges graduate 53% in 6 years Jun 3, 2009
"We can learn from universities who are beating the odds," says Geri Malandra of the American Council on Education. Examples from the study, which grouped schools by categories in Barron's Profiles of American Colleges. (USA Today)
College by the Numbers May 31, 2009
SOURCES: American Council on Education; College Board; Maguire Associates 2009 College Decision Impact Survey; National Center for Education; and Sallie Mae. All data are from latest available figures. (Boston Globe)
The Four-Year College Myth May 31, 2009
"American elites, whether in education, politics, business, or the media, tend to focus on a small number of elite institutions and ignore the large number of institutions where the vast majority of college students are enrolled," says Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the American Council on Education, a higher-ed advocacy and research group based in Washington, D.C. "We tend to underappreciate the complexity and diversity of higher education.". True, the four-year graduation rate --... (Boston Globe)
Students studying abroad face dangers with little oversight May 28, 2009
"This is one of those situations that is an impossibly difficult tradeoff," says Terry Hartle, a senior vice president at the non-profit American Council on Education, which represents higher education in Washington. "We want students to study abroad ... and we want them to be safe. But if we wanted to send students to places where we were sure nothing bad could ever possibly happen to them, we probably wouldn't send them anywhere.". (USA Today)
Girl power could lift the economy May 21, 2009
Sheikha Aisha al-Thani, Qatar Supreme Council on Education member ... Sheikha Aisha al-Thani, a member of Qatar's Supreme Council on Education, says the corporate and entrepreneurial opportunities for women in the Middle East are improving. (BBC News -- Business)
Regents starting talks on 2 finalists May 20, 2009
Claire Van Ummersen, vice president for the Center for Effective Leadership at the American Council on Education, said there are pluses and minuses to an open search ... Claire Van Ummersen, vice president for the Center for Effective Leadership at the American Council on Education, said there are pluses and minuses to an open search. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Special journal issues released on global health promotion and health education May 16, 2009
In addition to IUHPE and SOPHE, key participant organizations of the Consensus Conference included the American Association for Health Education, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Council of Accredited MPH Programs, Council on Education for Public Health, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, and the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health in the United Kingdom. To review the papers from Health Education ior go to ; to review the manuscripts from Global Health... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Black colleges will fight federal cuts May 11, 2009
Terry Hartle, senior vice president of the American Council on Education, said HBCUs have strong support in both parties and both houses of Congress. "To see the federal support decline significantly would have a real, substantial impact on the institutions right away," Hartle said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Recession gives small colleges an economics lesson May 10, 2009
Nine degree-granting colleges closed last year, up from the more typical four in 2007, according to the American Council on Education. Several small Christian colleges are among those that closed most recently. (Concord Monitor)
Cole brings crowd to feet May 7, 2009
Three people Cole, Molly Corbett Broad, the first woman president of the American Council on Education and Barry Shrage, president of Combined Jewish Philanthropies received honorary degrees. The Senior Gift Drive presented Northeastern with a check for $15,520. (Northeastern News, MA)
UNT's Mayborn School of Journalism Soon to Open Apr 18, 2009
UNT's journalism program has been nationally accredited since 1969 by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Ads by Google. (MediaWeek.com)
Schools facing student surge in tight times Apr 18, 2009
According to the American Council on Education, more than 18 million Americans -- about 6 percent of the nation's population -- are currently enrolled in higher education. Education officials expect those enrollments to surge in the coming months because of layoffs and an economy that has people seeking to finish a degree or learn a new skill. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
• Have a surgeon remove cyst, not your veterinarian Apr 16, 2009
There are 28 colleges in 26 states that meet accreditation standards set by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association. State license is required before practice can begin. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The curious case of FERPA regulations Apr 15, 2009
"The law recognizes that it is not the legal duty of a college or university to prevent a suicide," explains Ada Meloy, general counsel for the American Council on Education. "It is not feasible to require that of an institution.". (Boston Globe)
Lipscomb offers 3-year undergrad degree Apr 14, 2009
Alexander suggested colleges should offer three year degrees, cutting down the cost of getting college education, at a conference hosted by the American Council on Education in Washington in February. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Fashion designer to speak at graduation Apr 9, 2009
The other honorary degree recipients are Molly Corbett Broad, the first woman president of the American Council on Education; Barry Shrage, president of Combined Jewish Philanthropies; Dr. Gary Gottlieb, president of Brigham and Women s Hospital; Keith Motley, chancellor of UMass Boston; and Angela Menino, wife of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. Dr. Gottlieb will also give the keynote address for the afternoon commencement service. (Northeastern News, MA)
Pipelines to success Mar 29, 2009
In a recent lecture to the American Council on Education in Washington, D.C., Gee jumped into deep water by announcing that his university -- with some 58,000 students -- is committed to unprecedented bonding with community colleges. He said. (NJ.com -- Times)
NCCU's Graham named ACE fellow Mar 26, 2009
DURHAM -- Frances Graham, associate vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management at N.C. Central University has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for academic year 2009-10. . (Herald Sun)
Universities can survive only with radical reform Mar 13, 2009
A version of this essay was given as the keynote address at the annual meeting of the American Council on Education in February. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
Stimulus Estimate: Fla. To Get $13.4 Billion Mar 6, 2009
Smith told the House Appropriations Council on Education & Economic Development that $2. 7 billion in education stimulus money Florida expects if the waiver is granted would be a "bridge" to tide the state over until the economy improves and state revenues pick up. (News4Jax.com, FL)
President's proposal unprecedented Feb 27, 2009
"We've never really seen a president of either party make such a strong commitment to investing in the nation's workforce," says Terry Hartle of the American Council on Education, a lobbying group for college presidents. Obama would save $4 billion a year by ending a longstanding government-subsidized college loan program, in the process beefing up a direct loan program created by President Clinton in 1993. (USA Today)
Obama aims high for higher education Feb 27, 2009
"It was unusual for President Bush to make higher education a significant part of his budget," said Terry Hartle of the American Council on Education, a lobbying group for college presidents. "President Obama has made this a very substantial part of his first budget.". (USA Today -- News)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Feb 25, 2009
the american council on education's procurement and. american council on education (ace), the unifying voice of higher education. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
N.C. schools could get $2 billion Feb 20, 2009
The increase is significant, said Terry Hartle, senior vice president at the American Council on Education, because more people are expected to enroll in college during the recession. Low-income students use Pell grants, loans and jobs to cobble together enough money to pay tuition and fees, Hartle said. (News & Observer)
DELAYED MARRIAGE: Is there an ideal age to wed? Feb 18, 2009
But an analysis of 2006 Census data by the American Council on Education finds that only 35% of those 25-29 have an associate's degree or higher. The Beckers' extended education may bode well for their marriage, even though Emily Becker says it's tough to see their friends already settled with kids as the Beckers just begin married life. (USA Today -- News)
Colleges keep students in school with extra aid Feb 14, 2009
"There is greater concern about fall enrollment than we have seen in 25 years," said Terry Hartle, a lobbyist with the American Council on Education. Enrollment at Wayne State University in Detroit, where the recession hit early and hard, already has dropped 1. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
U. endowment down by about 20 percent Feb 8, 2009
The primary source of funds for endorsements is charitable donations, according to the American Council on Education. These donations, called endowments are managed for the long-term for both current and future projects. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
