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

Opportunities for faculty and staff collaboration and development in the areas of teaching, research, and service.
Off-Campus Study Programs

Students, faculty, and staff can engage with ACM study away options in 12 countries on five continents.
Grant-Funded Programs

ACM's portfolio of programs supports projects, events, and development activities for faculty, staff, and students.
Artistic Competitions

Students enter annual short story and photography contests to showcase their creative works.
Faculty & Staff Project Outcomes

Resources created by ACM-funded faculty and staff projects, including curricular materials, assessment tools, and best practices.
Athletic Tournaments

Annual competitions bringing together student athletes from across the consortium.

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.

More about the ACM

Connect with the ACM Staff

The ACM office is in downtown Chicago. Please reach out with any questions:

Sonya Malunda
President
smalunda@acm.edu
312.561.5909

Charlie Barlow
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Programscbarlow@acm.edu312.561.5906
Elizabeth Barnes
Controller
ebarnes@acm.edu 312.561.5927
Ed Finn
Liaison for Innovation and Collaboration in Teaching and Learning efinn@acm.edu312.561.5923
Lori Glynn
Interim Chief Financial Officerlglynn@acm.edu312.263.5000