Associated Colleges of the Midwest Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) is a consortium of independent liberal arts colleges across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Colorado, focused on collaboration among member institutions to advance higher education. Based in Chicago, ACM serves its network by creating programs and initiatives that address contemporary higher education challenges, help campus staff and faculty lead change, and foster professional development for educators and administrators. The organization emphasizes partnerships and joint efforts, such as specialized programs for professional development and athletics education, and has pursued collaborations with other higher-ed networks to broaden opportunities for students and staff. In addition to programmatic work, ACM has engaged in initiatives that support high-impact practices and student opportunities, including partnerships designed to widen access to undergraduate research and scholarly pathways. Recent developments include launching a professional development program for navigating a changing higher education landscape and establishing an athletics academy to connect athletics staff across member colleges.