About the ACE Experience

The ACE Experience (ACEx) offers a unique opportunity to examine higher education’s role in society now and in the future alongside visionary leaders from diverse fields. ACEx focuses on critical national and international issues impacting higher education. During immersive sessions, speakers will present groundbreaking ideas, and participants will engage in transformative conversations to explore concepts and critical perspectives. The inaugural 2025 event aims to address pressing challenges through thoughtful discussions and engagement, with the goal of restoring public trust in higher education and enhancing its ability to provide social and economic mobility. Attendees will develop key takeaways to empower campus leaders to move forward with foresight and resilience, contributing to the future of higher education.

Key Topics and Session Highlights

• How is higher education fulfilling its core purpose in today’s world?
• In what ways do the evolving Carnegie Classifications shape unique institutional identity and strategy?
• What is the balance for higher education between free speech and campus cohesion and inclusivity?
• How is higher education evolving to deliver transformative impact for students that aligns with its cost?
• What global perspectives should higher education leaders embrace to foster innovation and prepare students for a borderless world?
• How can higher education innovate to thrive amid shifting demographics and meet the needs of a changing student population?