How to Get Involved
Through the ACM, faculty, staff, and students at member colleges participate in collaborative programs and activities focused on academic excellence and professional development.
Initiatives include:
Professional Development
Faculty and staff can access opportunities for collaboration and development in the areas of teaching, research, and service
Off-Campus Study
Students, faculty, and staff can engage with ACM study-away options in the U.S. and abroad
Grant-Funded Programs
ACM's portfolio of programs supports projects, events, and development activities for faculty, staff, and students.
Advanced Study
We offer students from diverse backgrounds opportunities for mentoring, career development, and experiential research in the humanities, humanistic social sciences, or arts
Faculty & Staff Project Outcomes
Resources created by ACM-funded faculty and staff projects, including curricular materials, assessment tools, and best practices
Athletic Competition & Writing Contest
Annual competitions bring together student athletes from across the consortium; since 1973, we've honored one story each year as our Nick Adams Short Story Contest winner
About the ACM
The 14 member colleges located in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Colorado collectively focus on residential liberal arts education as the best preparation for life in a rapidly changing world.
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