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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 01/10/2026

Higher education cannot simply tell the public why it matters. It has to show it. “Trust is earned through trustworthiness.” AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella on what it takes to rebuild public trust in higher education: bit.ly/4rG3OI3 #LibEdMag

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 01/10/2026

Recent research findings from AAC&U make the case for open educational resource implementation as a high-impact practice. aacu.org/oer-report

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 30/09/2026

Trust is built through relationships, actions, and a commitment to serving students and communities. Read AAC&U’s “The Trust Agenda:” aacu.org/the-trust-agenda

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 30/09/2026

The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award honors graduate students advancing equity, innovative teaching and learning, and community engagement. Nominate someone by October 2. bit.ly/4mjjygB

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 30/09/2026

AAC&U's VALUE Rubric Calibration Training is a self-paced online workshop that helps you evaluate student work with greater confidence and consistency. Register by October 1 and save: aacu.org/value-calibration-training

Image advertising an asynchronous workshop titled "VALUE Rubric Calibration Training" organized by AAC&U. The background is blue, and features a colorful abstract design of a lightbulb. Text includes "Build Confidence and Consistency in Assessing Student Learning" and a registration link: aacu.org/value-calibration-training.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 29/09/2026

Colleges and universities can advance public trust by telling a clearer story about their impact. Developed by Metropolitan Group and Spitfire Strategies, this free narrative framework can help institutions communicate effectively and consistently. bit.ly/4guAGQp

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 29/09/2026

The virtual 2026 AAC&U Conference on Global Learning begins in two weeks. There’s still time to register for the virtual component and to join us in Washington, DC, in November. aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 29/09/2026

Do you know a student with bold ideas? America's Startup invites U.S. undergraduate students to apply for a chance to compete for a share of more than $1 million in grant funding. Applications close 10/8. Learn more: bit.ly/4yxTKU4

A person speaks to an audience while four individuals, labeled as "America’s Startup Judges," seated on a panel, listen attentively. The text reads, "Big problems need big ideas." The event is part of “America's Startup” by America 250. It invites undergraduate students with innovative ideas to compete for prizes totaling more than $1 million, including mentorship. Information about applying by October 8 is provided, along with a QR code linked to more details.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 28/09/2026

On 10/2 at 1:00 p.m. ET, AAC&U’s @jeremycyoung.bsky.social will join the authors of the @yale.edu and @cornelluniversity.bsky.social reports on trust in higher ed for a free @ecornellonline.bsky.social keynote exploring what all 3 perspectives mean for faculty & institutions. bit.ly/4hquGaj

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 28/09/2026

If you’ve ever wondered about the impact that AI is having on students, then you need to attend the AAC&U and APA “Connecting AI Questions to AI Evidence” online workshop series. Learn more: aacu.org/ai-evidence

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 28/09/2026

It’s all about alignment. Join this October 2 workshop and focus on aligning assessment practices with teaching and learning by “hacking” AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics.

Online workshop announcement titled "Hacking the VALUE Rubrics." Includes details: "Tips and Tricks for Making Them Work for You, Your Students, and Your Institution." Registration button present. Workshop date and time: October 2, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET. Features paper airplanes and logos for VALUE and AAC&U.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 25/09/2026

What can student perspectives teach us about creating a meaningful college experience? Explore the data and consider what it means for your institution during "What Students Value in College," a free webinar from AAC&U and the LearningWell Coalition. October 14 | 2:00 p.m. ET bit.ly/3UUkFLb

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 25/09/2026

Building public trust takes a team. The AAC&U Advancing Public Trust Leadership Institute brings campus leaders together to create institution-specific strategies for strengthening trust. Register by October 2 for early bird pricing. aacu.org/apt-institute

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 25/09/2026

What helps #highered leaders build stronger teams, navigate change, and support effective shared governance? Find out during AAC&U's free "Leadership Week" webinar series. Details: aacu.org/leadership-week #AACULead

A promotional graphic for AAC&U's Leadership Week. It announces a series of four free webinars occurring from September 28 to October 1. There is a "Register Now" button.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 24/09/2026

AAC&U’s Institute for Democracy & Higher Education and the Sustained Dialogue Institute combined forces to help educators navigate chilling, threatening, uncertain, and politicized pressure in their teaching, research, and work on campuses. Contact us for free confidential support. aacu.org/helpdesk

Graphic: Campus Conflict and Conversation Help Desk. Helping educators navigate the politics of teaching and learning. Learn more: aacu.org/helpdesk

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 24/09/2026

Whether you're developing a new course, supporting faculty learning communities, or strengthening community partnerships, this toolkit offers practical guidance you can adapt to your own context. Details: aacu.org/engaging-community

The image shows a book titled "Engaging Community: A Toolkit for Reciprocal Teaching and Learning Beyond the Campus" by Nicholas V. Longo and Carmine Perrotti, and Matthew H. Roy. A quote by Sylvia Gale says "This is an impressive toolkit, inviting, accessible, and useful." Logos for Campus Compact and AAC&U are displayed, and there is a red "Download Now" button.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow: Turn new OER research into action. Hear directly from researchers and open education leaders, bring your questions, and explore how the findings can help you advocate for OER and student success on your campus. Register for this free webinar: bit.ly/4yw5Z3f

Free webinar announcement for "OER as a High-Impact Practice: From Research to Action" by AAC&U. Scheduled for September 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Includes a "Register Now" button.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 22/09/2026

Go deeper at the AAC&U Conference on AI and Higher Education. Explore pre-conference workshops offering focused opportunities to examine key AI questions and develop ideas for your institution. Learn more: bit.ly/4Avje6c #AACUAIConference

A promotional image for the "Conference on AI and Higher Education" organized by AAC&U. The event is scheduled for October 28-30, 2026, in Atlanta, GA, and online. The image features stylized hands shaking with a digital circuit pattern. The bottom text reads "Register Now" with a link to aacu.org/aiconference.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 22/09/2026

How can you move virtual exchange from interaction to meaningful learning? Explore how intentional design can strengthen communication, collaboration, reflection, and learning across differences. Register: bit.ly/4xC10gC

A promotional image for a free webinar by AAC&U titled "From Interaction to Learning: Communication and Collaboration in Virtual Exchange." It features a stylized graphic of a person engaging in a virtual meeting with diverse avatars on a screen. The webinar is scheduled for October 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET. A "Register Now" button is visible. The background includes a faint world map outline.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 21/09/2026

AI-dependent, academically unprepared, politically disengaged: The popular image of today’s college students misses the complexities of a generation coming of age in an uncertain world. Read about this and more in the latest issue of #LibEdMag. bit.ly/3UR0vSj

Cover of "Liberal Education" by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Text reads: "New Issue: But What Do They Think? Students in their own words on politics, the fear of speaking out, and threats to their future dreams." Includes the URL aacu.org/liberaleducation and images of speech bubbles and people.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 21/09/2026

Starting to explore approaches to AI or building on work already underway? The AAC&U Conference on AI and Higher Education will meet you where you are. Register by September 23 for early bird rates: aacu.org/aiconference #AACUAIConference

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 21/09/2026

One week until AAC&U’s "Leadership Week!" Join colleagues from across higher education for four free webinars on leadership, collaboration, and navigating change. Register: aacu.org/leadership-week

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 18/09/2026

The 250th anniversary of the United States provides an opportunity to reflect on higher education’s enduring public purpose—and how colleges and universities can strengthen public trust while preparing for the future. Join us at the 2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting: aacu.org/am #AACU2027

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 18/09/2026

Have a question about how higher education can build public trust? AAC&U's Lynn Pasquerella and Jeremy C. Young will join Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Eddinger and host @edufuturist.bsky.social next week on the "Future Trends Forum." September 24 | 2:00 p.m. ET bit.ly/3TE04KH

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 17/09/2026

Looking for practical resources to strengthen community-engaged teaching? Explore a free toolkit from AAC&U and Campus Compact featuring adaptable modules, companion videos, lesson plans, and civic reflection prompts: aacu.org/engaging-community

The image features a cover for "Engaging Community: A Toolkit for Reciprocal Teaching and Learning Beyond the Campus" by Nicholas V. Longo, Carmine Perrotti, and Matthew H. Roy. A quote by Chris Nayve reads "The authors and voices of this toolkit offer purposeful shared language, practical tools, and the kind of grounded wisdom that only comes from culture bearers doing this work in real communities." Logos for Campus Compact and AAC&U are present. A red button labeled "Download Now" is included.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 17/09/2026

An informational graphic for the AAC&U Campus Conflict and Conversation Help Desk. It states, "Helping educators navigate the politics of teaching and learning." A website URL is provided: aacu.org/helpdesk. The background features an abstract image of waves and a lighthouse.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 16/09/2026

AAC&U’s recent research report makes the case for open educational resources as a high-impact practice—linking OER implementation to student success, access, and affordability. aacu.org/oer-report

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 15/09/2026

Looking to strengthen your assessment practice? AAC&U’s “Authentic Assessment with VALUE Rubrics” workshop on September 18 explores how VALUE rubrics can help generate meaningful evidence of student learning and support continuous improvement. bit.ly/3UqdaLA #AACUVALUE

The image features promotional material for a workshop by AAC&U titled "Authentic Assessment with VALUE Rubrics: A Workshop on Starting and Sustaining Assessment at Your Institution." It includes an illustration of a brain comprised of gears, books, and a light bulb, all cradled in hands. There's a call to action stating "Register Today" and "Space is limited."

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 14/09/2026

AI is changing how students learn and how work gets done. The human capacities developed through liberal education are becoming more valuable, not less. Join AAC&U and Instructure tomorrow for a free, sponsored webinar on preparing students for an AI-enhanced future: bit.ly/4quudrP #AACUAI

Free webinar announcement by AAC&U titled "The Human Advantage: Why Liberal Education Matters More in the Age of AI," scheduled for September 15, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET. Sponsored by Instructure. Includes a "Register Now" button.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 11/09/2026

Four days. Four free webinars focused on strengthening student learning assessment. Join AAC&U for VALUE Week, September 14–17, and explore VALUE fundamentals, faculty engagement, assignment design, and institutional implementation. Register: aacu.org/value-week #AACUVALUE

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 11/09/2026

Know a graduate student whose work is helping shape the future of higher education? Nominate them for the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. Nominations are open through October 2. bit.ly/4mjjygB

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 10/09/2026

New research makes the case for open educational resources (OER) as a high-impact practice. Learn what the findings mean for student success—and how you can use them to strengthen support for OER on your campus. Register for this free webinar: bit.ly/4yw5Z3f

Promotional image for an AAC&U free webinar titled 'OER as a High-Impact Practice: From Research to Action,' scheduled for September 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Includes a 'Register Now' button.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 10/09/2026

Learn how AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics support authentic assessment during “Authentic Assessment with VALUE Rubrics” on September 18. Explore assessment planning, assignment alignment, evidence of learning, and communicating meaningful findings. bit.ly/3UqdaLA #AACUVALUE

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 09/09/2026

Public trust starts with strong community connections. In "The Trust Agenda," AAC&U calls on colleges and universities to prioritize community engagement and deepen collaborative partnerships. Read more: aacu.org/the-trust-agenda

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 09/09/2026

Community-engaged learning is built on authentic relationships, reciprocal partnerships, and shared learning. Explore a new free toolkit from AAC&U and Campus Compact designed to help educators put those principles into practice: aacu.org/engaging-community

The image features a book titled "Engaging Community: A Toolkit for Reciprocal Teaching and Learning Beyond the Campus" by Nicholas V. Longo, Carmine Perrotti, and Matthew H. Roy. The book is displayed with a "Download Now" button beneath it. Logos for Campus Compact and AAC&U are visible. The background has abstract shapes and text that reads, "Strengthen Campus-Community Partnerships."

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 08/09/2026

What if college athletics were recognized as a powerful form of learning? In the new issue of "Change" magazine, Jonathan R. Alger, inaugural AAC&U/ACE America 250 Fellow, makes the case for rethinking athletics through the educational mission—and its value beyond competition. bit.ly/4ywR5db

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 08/09/2026

How can research on learning and the brain improve virtual exchange? Join AAC&U’s free webinar, “The Science of Connection,” and discover practical ideas for designing more meaningful VE/COIL experiences. bit.ly/4gZ7UGD

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 04/09/2026

Graphic: Campus Conflict and Conversation Help Desk. Courageous teaching and research can be politically fraught. Reach out for free, confidential support. Learn more: aacu.org/helpdesk

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 04/09/2026

Preparing students for the age of AI requires more than teaching new tools. It requires critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and the ability to solve problems. Join AAC&U and Instructure for a free sponsored webinar exploring this and more: bit.ly/4quudrP #AACUAI

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 03/09/2026

Assessment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn to adapt AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics for your context. aacu.org/hacking #AACUVALUE

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 03/09/2026

Strong teams don't happen by chance. Learn practical leadership strategies during AAC&U's free "Leadership Week," September 28–October 1: aacu.org/leadership-week #AACULead

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 02/09/2026

AI work is happening across campuses but often in silos. #AACUAIConference creates space for shared dialogue across academic and administrative divisions to support institution-wide alignment. aacu.org/aiconference #AACUAI

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 02/09/2026

Save the dates for VALUE Week! Join AAC&U for four free webinars exploring how VALUE rubrics and tools can strengthen assessment, assignment design, faculty engagement, and student learning. Learn more and register: aacu.org/value-week #AACUVALUE

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 01/09/2026

Recent AAC&U findings suggest that OER implementation can support both student success and changes in teaching and learning practices. Read the report on OER as a high-impact practice: aacu.org/oer-report

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 01/09/2026

New to AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics or looking for a stronger foundation in authentic assessment? Join “Authentic Assessment with VALUE Rubrics” on September 18 to explore a step-by-step assessment process you can apply in your own work. bit.ly/3UqdaLA #AACUVALUE

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 29/08/2026

What makes virtual exchange such a powerful learning experience? Join AAC&U’s free webinar, “The Science of Connection,” to explore how insights from neuroscience and the learning sciences can strengthen VE/COIL design and student engagement. bit.ly/4gZ7UGD

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 28/08/2026

New from AAC&U and Campus Compact: "Engaging Community: A Toolkit for Reciprocal Teaching and Learning Beyond the Campus." This free, open-access resource includes six adaptable modules, companion videos, lesson plans, and more to support community-engaged learning. aacu.org/engaging-community

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 28/08/2026

This is your last chance to submit a proposal for the 2027 AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS)! The call for proposals closes August 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET: aacu.org/CLASS #AACUCLASS2027

The AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS) takes place at Mohegan Sun Resort, near Mystic, CT, and online from March 10–12, 2027. Submit a proposal at aacu.org/CLASS.

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 28/08/2026

Early bird pricing for the 2026 AAC&U Conference on Global Learning ends next week. Register by September 4 to connect with colleagues and explore approaches that strengthen global learning across your institution. aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · 28/08/2026

The CLASS 2027 proposal deadline is August 28! Share what you’ve tried, what you’ve learned, and what colleagues across higher education can put into practice. aacu.org/CLASS #AACUCLASS2027

The image is a promotional banner for the AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS). It includes the event location at Mohegan Sun Resort, near Mystic, CT, and the conference dates, March 10-12, 2027. Submit a proposal at aacu.org/class.

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