American Council on Education is an alliance of nearly 1,800 institutions and organizations of higher education. Most members are colleges, universities, community colleges, and technical schools. But many national, regional, and state associations also belong. The council was organized in 1918. It tries to advance education through the cooperation of member institutions. The council’s prime interest has been education beyond high school.
The council has sponsored national programs of research and development to improve testing, guidance, and the quality of teaching. The council represents American higher education in dealing with the government on matters of public policy that affect higher education. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
