ACL Web Site

The Association for Consortium Leadership (ACL) is a national association that provides a forum for higher education professionals involved in cooperative programs. ACL provides guidance in creating and strengthening partnerships whose members include colleges and universities. In addition to higher education institutions, these partnerships frequently incorporate government agencies, businesses, K–12 schools, and other non-profit organizations.

The Association for Consortium Leadership has 60 members located throughout the United States. ACL is the only organization of its kind that focuses entirely on cooperation in higher education and provides in-service opportunities to its members.

Association for Consortium Leadership’s Vision

Promoting and Supporting Higher Education Collaboration through Professional Development, Resource Sharing and Program Enhancement

Association for Consortium Leadership’s Mission Statement

The Association for Consortium Leadership (ACL) promotes and supports higher education partnerships through professional development, resource sharing and program enhancement.

Claremont McKenna College
Member, The Claremont Colleges

Christopher Newport University
Member, Virginia Tidewater Consortium

Joint Forces Staff College
Member, Virginia Tidewater Consortium

News and Events

2012 ACL Annual Conference

The most concentrated ACL networking activity is the Annual National Conference which provides an excellent opportunity to meet other consortia, center directors, and leaders to participate in professional development activities....