President Crutcher joins American Council on Education board

The American Council on Education (ACE) has elected President Ronald Crutcher to serve on the organization's board of directors. He began his three-year term on the association's board following its annual meeting in February.

''I'm looking forward to joining my colleagues on the board and to promoting the importance of the liberal arts in higher education,'' President Crutcher said.

Founded in 1918, the American Council on Education serves as a voice for higher education on key public policy issues through advocacy, research and program initiatives. Its board of directors includes the leaders of Syracuse University, Georgetown University and Colorado College.

President Crutcher's role with ACE continues his leadership in higher education. He also is co-chair of LEAP (Liberal Education and America's Promise), the Association of American Colleges and Universities' (AAC&U) national campaign to demonstrate the value of liberal education. He is past chair of the AAC&U's board. He also has served on the boards of numerous arts and educational
organizations, including the Fulbright Association.