Presidents Forum
Higher EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Presidents Forum is a nonprofit membership organization based in Washington, DC, comprised of college and university presidents and chancellors. Its mission centers on reinventing higher education to serve a diverse student population, including traditional, non-traditional, and adult learners, by advancing change projects that emphasize student-centric approaches, upskilling, and lifelong learning. The organization aims to ensure the higher education system supports an agile, skilled workforce in the knowledge economy of the 21st century, sharing knowledge, best practices, and policy recommendations to foster innovative leadership and excellence in higher education. It engages broader education stakeholders and institutions beyond its membership to explore transformative education models and promote the economic value of higher education. In recent activity, Presidents Forum announced partnerships with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas and the Dallas Regional Chamber, launching ten industry sector partnerships that connect students with employers in high-demand fields. The organization operates within the higher education sector and positions itself as a national convener and collaborator focused on innovative practice and economic relevance for colleges and universities. It serves a small-to-mid sized institutional leadership community and broader education partners through its programs and partnerships.