American Council of Trustees and Alumni

Higher EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) is an independent nonprofit focused on higher education policy and practice in the United States, advocating for academic freedom, educational quality, and accountability in colleges and universities. Founded in 1995, ACTA collaborates with alumni, donors, trustees, and education leaders to support liberal arts education, maintain rigorous academic standards, and safeguard open discussion on campuses. Its objective is to help ensure students receive a thoughtful, high-quality college education at a reasonable cost.

Based in Washington, DC, ACTA positions itself within the higher education landscape as a nonprofit advocacy and policy organization. In addition to research and policy work, ACTA pursues partnerships and programs aimed at strengthening history and civics education and defending free expression on college campuses; for example, in 2026 it partnered with the Museum of the American Revolution to sponsor an event on this topic. The organization maintains a presence online at goacta.org where updates and resources are shared.

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