Join us in Fort Lauderdale as we work to advance the civic learning and democratic engagement movement across higher education.

To continue to assert higher education’s role in preparing students for life, work, and citizenship, we must move beyond cursory nods and talking points about global learning in mission statements to a model that fully integrates it into the educational experiences of all students at all institutional types.

Conference Overview
Sankofa, a word in the Twi language of the Akan tribe of Ghana, loosely translates to “looking back while going forward.” This year, the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) will celebrate the thirty years of success that Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) has had in providing effective professional and leadership development for STEM faculty.

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Master’s education is central for many students and institutions, but it also faces more competition than ever before. We will explore trends in master’s enrollment and consider whether the master’s has in fact become “the new bachelor’s.” Further, the event will examine the kinds of master’s programs being created or expanded.

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Demographic and enrollment patterns threaten the viability of many liberal arts and other institutions. Join us on Friday, August 16 in San Francisco, CA to explore the challenges and possible strategies.