Cultural Vistas

The American Council on Education, also known as ACE, is a higher education organization. Founded in 1918, it represents more than 1,600 presidents and chancellors of several U.S. accredited institutions, community colleges, and private and public universities. The council administers various adult learner, department leadership and fellows programs. The American Council on Education operates the Center for Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity. It offers a range of library and information services. The council also maintains the Office of Women in Higher Education. The American Council on Education operates a publishing department, as well as provides transcript services. The council offers various membership options.

Founded in 1967, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) works to instill in young people an appreciation for the American form of government and the free-enterprise system. Based in Washington, D.C., the organization sponsors institutes that teach college students about the principles and values upon which the United States was founded. It organizes various programs in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America for college and university students who are interested in the areas of public policy, journalism, international affairs, business, government and related fields.