Fostering excellence. equity. connection. innovation.

The Associated Colleges of the Midwest enriches residential liberal arts education and strengthens members through collaboration.

ACM connects fourteen colleges across five midwestern states to serve over 23,000 students, 1,700 faculty, and 4,500 staff in pursuit of a shared mission.

We work to encourage excellence in teaching and learning; promote equity and inclusion and celebrate individual and collective diversity; strengthen the connection between inquiry and practice; amplify the expertise of faculty, students, and staff; and cultivate an open environment for innovation and exchange.

ACM News & Events

ACM launches “An Undergraduate’s Essential Guide to Graduate School”

The new online resource extends the impact of GRADx, helping liberal arts students explore graduate study.

‘Incredibly collaborative’ accelerator builds grant-seeking skills for ACM faculty and staff

Participants in the ACM Grants Lab said the gathering came at a critical time and helped them sharpen proposals for external support for their work.

At summer institute, ACM Fellows forge ‘inspiring and motivating’ connections

The immersive professional development gathering brought together emerging academic leaders from three liberal arts consortia.

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ACM adds value to member institutions by nurturing collaboration and conducting joint initiatives that would not otherwise be feasible for small institutions.

For nearly seven decades, ACM has served as a partner, convener, and champion of the transformational power of residential liberal arts colleges. Our talented staff stands ready to support you to lead your colleges, cultivate communities of practice, and secure the resources necessary to pursue innovation and excellence.
— Lisa Jasinski, Ph.D., President, Associated Colleges of the Midwest
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