American Council on Education  Research & Insights  American College President Study
​​​​​ACE's American College President Study (ACPS) has long served the higher education community as the most comprehensive, in-depth, and frequently cited source of information about the college presidency and the higher education leadership pipeline. Conducted approximately every five years since 1986, ACPS captures important data on presidential demographics, search and selection processes, career trajectories, duties and responsibilities, and many other important topics. Through generous support from the TIAA Institute, ACE published the 2017 edition, along with an accompanying interactive data explorer that can be used to view historical ACPS data back to 2001.
This brief shares examples of how innovative higher education leaders work collaboratively with campus stakeholders, build and strengthen networks, and turn their challenges into successes.
In the ACPS 2017, college presidents shared information on their means of preparation for the role. This infographic provides additional details on those who participated in formal leadership training prior to becoming a president.
Path to the Presidency: The Role of Formal Leadership Training
In the American College President Study 2017, college and university presidents shared information on their international experience. This infographic provides additional details on how college presidents are driving internationalization efforts on cam...
Globally Minded Presidents: International Experience of College Presidents
Looking Ahead to Diversifying the College Presidency
Diversity and Inclusion, Gender Equity, Leadership Pipeline, Policy and Research, Data-Enabled LEadership | 08/14/2017
The Evolving Nature of the College Presidency
Data-Enabled LEadership, Leadership Pipeline, Policy and Research, Diversity and Inclusion | 12/04/2017
The Hard Work of Innovative Presidents and Teams
Leadership Pipeline, Policy and Research, Data-Enabled LEadership | 10/01/2018
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Visit the microsite to see data from key areas of the 2017 report and easily download charts, tables, and data points.