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# American Academy for Liberal Education

Advancing Excellence in Liberal Education

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- [AALE Announces Results of 2014 Annual Elections](https://www.aale.org/aale-announces-results-of-2014-annual-elections/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 13, 2014. Returning to the Board of Trustees for a second-term of office are Diane Auer Jones and John B. Tieder, Jr., and returning to the Council of Scholars for a second-term is Richard Myers. Ms. Diane Auer Jones is the Senior Vice President and
- [AALE Renews Membership with CIQG for Second Year](https://www.aale.org/aale-renews-membership-with-ciqg-for-second-year/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) has renewed its membership in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) International Quality Group (CIQG). Formed in September 2012, CIQG provides a forum for colleges and universities, accrediting organizations and higher education associations, businesses, governments, foundations and individuals to reflect on and exchange ideas concerning major issues relating to
- [AALE Announces Results of 2015 Annual Elections](https://www.aale.org/aale-announces-results-of-2015-annual-elections/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 12, 2015. The Board of Trustees welcomes for a first-term of office on the Board, Robert Eitel and for a first-term of office on the Council of Scholars, Robert A. Manzer. Returning to the Council of Scholars for a second-term is Joseph M. Knippenberg.Mr. Robert
- [AALE Board of Trustees Appoints New President](https://www.aale.org/aale-board-of-trustees-appoints-new-president/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Diane Auer Jones to the position of President. Ms. Auer Jones joined the AALE Board in 2009 and has served as Secretary of the Board since 2010. Auer Jones has been instrumental in refining AALE accreditation policies and has provided strong
- [AALE Moves National Office to Washington DC](https://www.aale.org/aale-moves-national-office-to-washington-dc/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) has moved its national office to Washington DC effective November 1, 2015. The move once again situates AALE in the Nation’s capital. The Board of Trustees approved the relocation in an effort to place its administrative operations in a more convenient location to conduct business with various national educational associations, non-profits,
- [AALE Chair of Board Addresses ALL Conference](https://www.aale.org/aale-chair-of-board-addresses-all-conference/) - Todd Breyfogle, Director of Seminars at The Aspen Institute and Chair of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) served as a keynote speaker at the first Alliance for Liberal Learning Conference (ALL) held in Chicago November 6-7, 2015. Breyfogle has served on the AALE Board of Trustees since 2009 and was elected Chair in 2013. The
- [AALE Welcomes New Board and Council Members](https://www.aale.org/aale-welcomes-new-board-and-council-members-2016/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 10, 2016. The Board of Trustees welcomes for a first-term of office on the Board, Steve Balch, Adam Kissel, Philip Lively, Barbara Oakley and for a one-year replacement position, Christine von Renesse. Returning for a third term is Donald D’Amour. Joining the Council of Scholars
- [What's in a Name?](https://www.aale.org/whats-in-a-name/) - Art and Science Group, LLCBaltimore, MD 21202 What’s in a Name? College-Bound Students Weigh in on “Liberal Arts” https://www.artsci.com/insights/studentpoll/volume-13-issue-1
- [AALE Welcomes New Board and Council Members](https://www.aale.org/aale-welcomes-new-board-and-council-members/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 13, 2017. The Board of Trustees welcomes new members: Geoffrey Baum, Joshua Hochschild, Gary Kelly, and Amy Richards. Joining the Council of Scholars are Melissa Matthes and Kelly Sorensen.Mr. Geoffrey Baum is the Director of Media Relations at the Milken Institute in Santa Monica (CA).
- [Are High School Diplomas Really a Ticket to College and Work?](https://www.aale.org/are-high-school-diplomas-really-a-ticket-to-college-and-work/) - Center for American ProgressWashington, DC 20005 Are High School Diplomas Really a Ticket to College and Work? An Audit of State High School Graduation Requirements By Laura Jimenez and Scott Sargrad https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education-k-12/reports/2018/04/02/447717/high-school-diplomas/
- [AALE Panel at ACTC Conference](https://www.aale.org/aale-panel-at-actc-conference/) - AALE’s President, Dr. Robert Manzer attended the ACTC (Association of Core Texts and Courses) national conference in Dallas (TX) March 30-April 2 where he hosted the panel, “The Perfect Storm: Accreditation Reform and the Liberal Arts.” The panel was the result of the on-going partnership between AALE and ACTC designed to explore common goals in
- [Measuring a Liberal Education and its Relationship with Labor Market Outcomes](https://www.aale.org/measuring-a-liberal-education-and-its-relationship-with-labor-market-outcomes/) - Ithaka S+RNew York, NY 10016 Measuring a Liberal Education and its Relationship with Labor Market Outcomes - An Exploratory Analysis By Daniel Rossman, Meagan Wilson, Rayane Alamuddin, Julia Karon, Jenna Joo, Catharine Bond Hill https://sr.ithaka.org/publications/measuring-liberal-education-relationship-labor-market-outcomes/
- [AALE Board establishes Membership Committee](https://www.aale.org/aale-board-establishes-membership-committee/) - The AALE Board of Trustees has established a new Membership Committee. The 2020-21 Committee consists of Sara Henary as Chair and members Josh Hochschild and Rene Paddags. The Committee will continue to serve the new post-secondary Charter Associate Membership group and oversee its development. They are also charged with examining the relevancy of AALE Affiliate
- [AALE hosts virtual meeting of Charter Associate Members](https://www.aale.org/aale-hosts-virtual-meeting-of-charter-associate-members/) - On October 27, 2020 the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) hosted a virtual first meeting of the newly formed post-secondary Charter Associate Membership group. The group engaged in an open discussion of the challenges liberal arts programs are facing, particularly now in light of COVID-19; general concerns regarding the future of college enrollments and
- [AALE Implements Virtual Site Visits](https://www.aale.org/aale-implements-virtual-site-visits/) - In light of the COVID-19 interruption to the delivery of on-site education and corresponding educational practices in and outside of the US, the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) has adopted a temporary policy pertaining to site visits required for initial accreditation, renewal of accreditation and interim reporting. Effective August 1, 2020 through December 31,
- [AALE Holds Annual Elections](https://www.aale.org/aale-holds-annual-elections/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 8, 2021. Board of Trustees members Geoff Baum and Dale Larson were reelected for a second and fourth term, respectively. Serving on the Executive Committee are: Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, Chair; Dale Larson, Vice-Chair/Treasurer; and Joshua Hochschild, Secretary. Joining the Council of Scholars is Anika Prather.
- [AALE Council member pens op-ed: African Americans and the Great Books](https://www.aale.org/aale-council-member-pens-op-ed-african-americans-and-the-great-books/) - Dr. Anika Prather, a member of the AALE Council of Scholars, is co-author of the op-ed: “The Post-COVID Classical Education Boom: African Americans and the Great Books”, published in the National Review (September 22, 2021). Prather is the founder of The Living Water School in Temple Hills, MD. A frequent speaker and writer on the
- [AALE Council member explores professional paths in higher education](https://www.aale.org/aale-council-member-explores-professional-paths-in-higher-education/) - Dr. Lee Skallerup Bessette, a member of the AALE Council of Scholars is the author of a new series in the Chronicle of Higher Education that explores the professional paths and challenges of staff members in higher education. The opening piece in the series, published September 28, 2021, provides advice to faculty on how to
- [AALE and ACTC to meet on April 23, 2022](https://www.aale.org/aale-and-actc-to-meet-on-april-23-2022/) - AALE and ACTC (Association of Core Texts and Courses) have scheduled a special planning session: AALE and ACTC: Our shared ‘core text’ and a course for common action to be conducted during the annual ACTC conference being held at the University of Notre Dame. Representatives from AALE and ACTC will be discussing the new partnership
- [AALE holds annual elections](https://www.aale.org/aale-holds-annual-elections-2/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 14, 2022. Board of Trustees members Peter Keith, Robert Maranto and Karl Schumann were each reelected for a second four-year term. New Board members include Kathryn Hougham, Terry Croy Lewis and Rene Paddags. Kathryn Hougham is a Program Associate at Philanthropy Roundtable in Washington (DC).
- [AALE Board appoints new President](https://www.aale.org/aale-board-appoints-new-president/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Robert Manzer President of AALE at the annual meeting on June 14, 2022. Manzer has served on the AALE Council of Scholars since 2015 and brings to his role as AALE president an extensive range of teaching, academic, administrative, and business experience that covers the
- [AALE President hosts K-12 Focus Group](https://www.aale.org/aale-president-hosts-k-12-focus-group/) - Dr. Robert Manzer, newly appointed president of AALE, attended the Classical Education Symposium: Festival of Ideas in Fort Collins, CO on October 1, 2022. Working with board member Terry Croy Lewis, Executive Director of the Colorado Charter School Initiative, Manzer hosted a focus group on How Accreditation Can Unlock Higher Education Resources for Classical Education
- [AALE/ACTC co-sponsor webinar ](https://www.aale.org/aale-actc-co-sponsor-webinar/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) and the Association of Core Texts and Courses (ACTC) co-sponsored a webinar entitled Supporting Liberal Education and Liberal Arts: Five Ways Accreditation Can Help on October 20, 2022. Co-hosts Mary Ann Powers, Executive Director of AALE, and Charlotte Thomas, Executive Director of ACTC, welcomed primary speaker Robert Manzer, President
- [AALE President Addresses Illiberalism](https://www.aale.org/aale-president-addresses-illiberalism/) - AALE’s president, Dr. Robert Manzer is the author of a recent report “The American University’s Path to Illiberalism”, published by the American Enterprise Institute. The report examines the slide of American universities into illiberalism – a slide, which according to Manzer did not happen overnight. The report presents the view that “the current campus phenomena
- [AALE Holds Annual Elections](https://www.aale.org/aale-holds-annual-elections-3/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 13, 2023. Board of Trustee member Gary Kelly, a consultant and attorney in New York was reelected for a second four-year term and Robert Manzer was re-appointed as president. A new Council of Scholars member Rudy Hernandez was elected.Rudy Hernandez is the Director
- [AALE's Newest Members](https://www.aale.org/aales-newest-members/) - AALE recently welcomed members under the Associate and the newly established Affiliate membership categories. Joining as an Associate member is the Honors Program at Montreat College (NC). The Honors Program is open to students from all majors and consists of 22 hours that replace courses in the General Education program. Honors students explore texts and
- [AALE Holds Annual Elections](https://www.aale.org/aale-holds-annual-elections-4/) - Annual elections were held at the June 2024 Board meeting. Board of Trustees members, Steve Balch, an independent scholar in Lubbock, TX was elected to a third 4-year term and Joshua Hochschild, Professor of Philosophy at Mount Saint Mary’s University (MD) was elected to a second 4-year term. Robert Manzer was reappointed as President. Two
- [AALE and Accreditation Reform](https://www.aale.org/aale-and-accreditation-reform/) - At the October 2024 Board meeting, President Rob Manzer reported on his involvement with the national conversation on post-secondary accreditation reform. His work has included regular participation in the American Enterprise Institute (DC) Accreditation Reform Working Group and the Higher Education Working Group. His report, “The American University’s Path to Illiberalism” was published in the
- [AALE President on Accreditation Reform](https://www.aale.org/aale-president-on-accreditation-reform/) - At the March 2025 Board of Trustees meeting, President Robert Manzer reported on his most recent contribution to the on-going national conversation on post-secondary accreditation reform. Manzer informed the Board that his paper, “Depoliticizing the University: Reprioritizing Academic Excellence in Faculty Governance and Accreditation,” was due for release by the American Enterprise Institute at the
- [AALE Holds Annual Elections](https://www.aale.org/aale-holds-annual-elections-5/) - Annual elections were held at the June 2025 Board meeting. Board of Trustees members Geoff Baum, Senior Policy Fellow at USC Center on Communication, Leadership and Policy, Los Angeles (CA) was elected to a third 4-year term and Dale Larson, Senior Advisor for Finance and Auditing at the Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas (TX) was elected
- [AALE Elects New Board and Council Members](https://www.aale.org/aale-eelects-new-board-and-council-members/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 9, 2020. Joining the Board is Ted Eismeier, Vice President at Whiteboard Advisors (DC), and elected to serve on the Council of Scholars is Lee Skallerup Bessette. Mr. Ted Eisemeier is Vice President and senior leader in the education communications practice at Whiteboard Advisors where
- [AALE Releases COVID-19 Statement](https://www.aale.org/aale-releases-covid-19-statement/) - The mission of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is to promote excellence in liberal education by providing recognition of schools and programs that maintain the highest standards of liberal arts learning. AALE achieves its mission by articulating standards designed to support excellence in liberal arts learning and teaching, offering rigorous peer-review accreditation, and fostering
- [Resizing Fed Ed](https://www.aale.org/resizing-fed-ed/) - Cato InstituteWashington, DC 20001 Rightsizing Fed Ed: Principles for Reform and Practical Steps to Move in the Right Direction By Mary Clare Amselem, Lindsey Burke, Jonathan Butcher, Jamie Gass, Neal McCluskey, & Theodor Rebarber (Policy Analysis No. 891) https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/rightsizing-fed-ed-principles-reform-practical-steps-move-right
- [A First Try at ROI](https://www.aale.org/georgetown-university-center-on-education-and-the-workforce/) - Georgetown University: Center on Education and the Workforce Washington, DC 20007 A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges By Anthony P. Carnevale, Ban Cheah, Martin Van Der Werf https://1gyhoq479ufd3yna29x7ubjn-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/College_ROI.pdf
- [AALE Announces Death of Board Member](https://www.aale.org/aale-announces-death-of-board-member/) - It is with great sadness that the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) announces the death of Board member John B. ‘Jack’ Tieder, Jr. who passed away on December 3, 2017 following a period of illness. Jack has served on the AALE Board since 2010. Most recently he was a member of the Finance Committee. Jack’s leadership,
- [AALE Expands Board and Elects New Council Members](https://www.aale.org/aale-expands-board-and-elects-new-council-members/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) held annual elections on June 12, 2018, expanding its Board to 16 members. Joining the Board for the first time are Peter Keith, Robert Maranto, Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill and Karl Schumann. Elected to serve on the Council of Scholars were Joseph Wysocki and, by special election at the October Board
- [AALE Welcomes New Post-Secondary Members](https://www.aale.org/aale-welcomes-new-post-secondary-members/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is pleased to introduce the new charter Associate Members who have joined AALE’s efforts to strengthen the value and public awareness of genuine liberal education. Each program distinctly models AALE standards for excellence in liberal education, and possesses a mission statement emphasizing the importance of liberal education; fosters learning
- [Board Appoints Member Liaisons](https://www.aale.org/march-2020-board-appoints-member-liaisons/) - AALE Board members Sara Henary and Josh Hochschild are now serving as the official Board liaisons for the new charter Associate Membership group. Sara is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Before being elected to the Board in 2019, Sara served one year on the AALE Council of Scholars.
- [CHEA Publishes COVID-19 Resources](https://www.aale.org/chea-publishes-covid-19-resources/) - The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) has published a list of resources to assist higher education institutions and accrediting organizations as they face the challenges of COVID-19. In cooperation with CHEA’s efforts and as a public service, AALE is providing the following link to the CHEA resources: https://www.chea.org/covid-19-resources-institutions-and-accreditors

## Pages

- [AALE Post-Secondary Membership](https://www.aale.org/) - American Academy for Liberal Education - Advancing Excellence in Liberal Education
- [Core Curriculum at University of Dallas (TX)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/core-curriculum-at-university-of-dallas-tx-2/) - The Core Curriculum embodies the University of Dallas’ dedication to the pursuit of wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. It is a shared sequence taken by all undergraduates that consists of 19 courses in English, history, philosophy, theology, economics, politics, science, mathematics, language and fine arts. During the course
- [Current Membership](https://www.aale.org/current-members/) - Post-secondary programs (U.S.) Integral Program at St. Mary’s College Moraga, CA Charter Associate Member B.A. Program of Studies at Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA Charter Associate Member Shimer Great Books School at North Central College Naperville, IL Charter Associate Member Great Books Program at Benedictine College Atchison, KS Charter Associate Member Fortin/Gonthier Core Texts
- [Templeton Honors College at Eastern University (PA)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/templeton-honors-college-at-eastern-university-pa/) - Templeton Honors College at Eastern University (PA). Templeton Honors College strives to be recognized as a premier liberal arts institution challenging students with an academically rigorous education in the Christian classical tradition. Templeton emphasizes critical study and engagement with great books, great conversations, and great lives, and prepares gifted students to become thoughtful leaders in
- [AALE Post-Secondary Associate Members](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/) - Integral Program Saint Mary’s CollegeMoraga, CA B.A. Program of StudiesThomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA Shimer Great Books SchoolNorth Central CollegeNaperville, IL Great Books ProgramBenedictine CollegeAtchison, KS B.A. Program of StudiesSt. John’s College at AnnapolisAnnapolis, MD Fortin and Gonthier Core Texts & Enduring Questions ProgramAssumption UniversityWorcester, MA Program of StudiesThomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NH The
- [Board Decisions](https://www.aale.org/board-decisions/) - Board of Trustees meeting December 11, 2025No accreditation decisions Board of Trustees meeting October 9, 2025Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School-Brookland-campus (DC) and Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School-16th Street campus (DC) PK-12 School accreditation extended for administrative good cause through October 31, 2027 Paul Public Charter School-International High School (DC)
- [Notices](https://www.aale.org/membership-notices-2/) - February 2, 2026 See Notice under Annual Elections. October 11, 2024. Board of Trustees completes systematic review of AALE PK-12 School Standards The AALE Board of Trustees completed the 2023-24 systematic review of the AALE PK-12 School Standards at the October 10, 2024 Board meeting. The Board agreed with the recommendations of the Council of
- [Upcoming Reviews](https://www.aale.org/upcoming-reviews/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) conducts accreditation decision sessions at regularly scheduled Board meetings. Notice of an application for accreditation scheduled for review at a Board meeting is posted 60 days before the meeting date. Third party comments on an application must be received in writing by AALE at least 30 days prior
- [Annual Elections](https://www.aale.org/annual-elections/) - NOTICE: The 2026 annual elections for membership on the Board of Trustees and Council of Scholars are scheduled for June 11, 2026. Eligible AALE members may recommend individuals for the Board of Trustees and the Council of Scholars. Recommendations are due by April 10, 2026 and can be sent to aaleadmin@aale.org Attn: Nominating Committee 2026.
- [Council of Scholars Calendar](https://www.aale.org/council-of-scholars/council-of-scholars-calendar/) - 2025 Council Calendar April 2026 (tbd)General business session to be announcedOrientation session for new Council members August 2026 (tbd)General business session * subject to change by the Council of Scholars
- [Board Calendar](https://www.aale.org/board-of-trustees/board-calendar/) - 2026 Board Calendar March 19, 2026Full board meeting with accreditation/membership decision session April 2026The Nominating Committee solicits recommendations for candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees from eligible AALE members, Board of Trustees members, Council of Scholars members, and any other organization approved by the AALE Board. The Committee also seeks recommendation from the
- [Current Board Members](https://www.aale.org/board-of-trustees/current-board-members/) - Rene Paddags - Chair Associate Professor of Political ScienceAshland CollegeAshland, OH 44805 Dale Larson - Vice Chair/TreasurerSenior Advisor for Finance and AuditingDallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TX 75204 Karl Schumann - SecretaryOwner and Principal/ConsultantplowshareSolutionsFront Royal, VA 22630 Stephen BalchIndependent ScholarTexas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX 79409 Geoffrey BaumSenior Policy FellowUSC Center-Communication, Leadership & PolicyLos Angeles, CA 90089 Joshua HochschildProfessor of
- [PK-12 Schools](https://www.aale.org/k-12-schools/) - The mission of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is to promote excellence in liberal education by providing recognition of schools and programs that maintain the highest standards of liberal arts learning. In keeping with this mission, AALE accredits PK-12 schools with a dedicated liberal arts mission. The review process and final decision are
- [International Programs](https://www.aale.org/international-programs/) - The mission of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is to promote excellence in liberal education by providing recognition of schools and programs that maintain the highest standards of liberal arts learning. In keeping with this mission, AALE accredits liberal arts programs through the baccalaureate level outside of the United States. The review process
- [Honors Program at Montreat College (NC)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/honors-program-at-montreat-college-nc/) - Honors Program at Montreat College (NC). The Honors Program at Montreat College provides a Living-Learning Community designed to complement academic pursuits and to help the student flourish as a whole person. In the spirit of Hugh of Victor – To be learned, rather than to seem learned, the Honors Program fosters growth in humility as
- [Current Council Members](https://www.aale.org/council-of-scholars/current-council-members/) - Dr. James BeallTutorSt. John’s CollegeAnnapolis, MD 21401 Dr. Lee Skallerup Bessette , ChairAssistant Director of Digital LearningGeorgetown UniversityWashington, DC 20057 Dr. Rudy Hernandez Assistant Teaching Professor, Political ScienceUniversity of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 Dr. Steven MeyerAssistant Professor, TheologyUniversity of St. ThomasHouston, TX 77006 Dr. Karen PriceVice-Provost/Dean of Instructional EffectivenessBelmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC 28012 Dr. Amy RichardsAffiliate
- [Foreign Languages](https://www.aale.org/professional-development-opportunities/foreign-languages/) - The following sources contain information on professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers of Foreign Languages: Greater Washington Association of Teachers of Foreign Languages:https://www.gwatfldc.org/ Middlebury Institute of International Studies:https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/academics/additional-programs/professional/teacher-training
- [American History and Literature](https://www.aale.org/professional-development-opportunities/american-antiquarian-society/) - The American Antiquarian Society (MA) (AAS) is committed to helping to improve the ways in which American history and literature are taught and learned in primary and secondary schools. In support of this goal, AAS offers professional development opportunities for K-12 educators that are designed to inspire them both personally and professionally, deepening their content
- [Integral Program at St. Mary's College (CA)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/integral-program-at-st-marys-college-ca/) - Integral Program at St. Mary’s College (CA). The Integral Program — part of the Saint Mary's College experience for over 50 years — uses questioning, conversation, and a classic liberal arts approach to engage students in a unique and profound educational experience. Students discover the interconnected nature of a broad spectrum of fields, learning to
- [New Membership Opportunity](https://www.aale.org/new-membership-opportunities/) - AALE has opened a new Affiliate membership category to non-profit academic centers, institutes and organizations that serve U.S. colleges and universities, and authorized post-secondary U.S. degree-granting institutions with mission statements and activities aligned with AALE’s commitment to advance excellence in liberal education. Affiliate members join Associate members to build a brand identity promoting genuine liberal
- [Standards Review](https://www.aale.org/standards-review/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) reviews its Standards for accreditation on a regular cycle to ensure that they remain current and provide a consistent basis for evaluating and supporting the educational quality of liberal arts programming. The following activities contribute to the standards review process: bi-annual review by the AALE Board of Trustees
- [Categories](https://www.aale.org/membership/) - Accredited membership. Open by application to post-secondary programs and PK-12 schools that meet and maintain compliance with AALE Standards which are designed to recognize and support excellence in liberal arts learning and teaching and to promote the highest quality liberal education. Accreditation is determined by a rigorous peer review process. Accredited members adhere to all
- [Civics and Civic Engagement](https://www.aale.org/professional-development-opportunities/rendell-center-for-civics-and-civic-engagement/) - The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement (PA) works with K-8 schools to build civic curriculum so students learn and practice the knowledge and skills of effective active citizenship. In addition to Literacy Based Programs and Experiential Learning Exercises for students, The Rendell Center provides distinctive learning opportunities for K-12 educators, including the Summer
- [US Programs](https://www.aale.org/us-programs/) - The mission of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is to promote excellence in liberal education by providing recognition of schools and programs that maintain the highest standards of liberal arts learning. In keeping with this mission, AALE accredits liberal arts programs through the master's level in the United States. The review process and
- [AALE and ACTC Partnership](https://www.aale.org/aale-and-actc-partnership/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Association of Core Texts and Courses (ACTC) designed to explore joint projects in accreditation and professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers and administrators. ACTC is an international, professional, liberal arts organization dedicated to fostering the use of core texts
- [George Fox Honors Program at George Fox University (OR)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/william-penn-honors-program-at-george-fox-university-or/) - George Fox Honors Program at George Fox University (OR). The George Fox Honors Program provides an excellent great books education that forms students to be Christian thinkers who will go forth into the world and strengthen the church in the 21st century. This program is distinctive among great books programs for its tight-knit community and
- [What Is Liberal Education?](https://www.aale.org/resources/) - Topic: Liberal Education and the K-12 CurriculumTopic: Pursuing a Liberal Education with the Harvard ClassicsTopic: Virtues of a Liberal Education Topic: Liberal Arts Role in Teacher Education Topic: Liberal Arts: A Historical Explainer Topic: An Alternate Rhetorical Idiom for Liberal Education Topic: Liberal Education Under Siege
- [Topic: Liberal Education and the K-12 Curriculum](https://www.aale.org/resources/topic-why-we-educate-the-way-we-do/) - Jacques Barzun (1907-2012), one of the founders of the American Academy for Liberal Education, is recognized internationally as one of the most thoughtful commentators on the cultural history of the modern period. After receiving his PhD from Columbia University (NY) in 1932, Barzun was appointed to the history faculty. During his tenure at Columbia, he
- [What is Liberal Education?](https://www.aale.org/what-is-liberal-education/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) welcomes readers to its on-line resource, What is Liberal Education?, a collection of essays and commentaries on topics of interest pertaining to the value and practice of liberal education and addressing the question: What is liberal education? Current Topic: Liberal Education and the K-12 Curriculum Jacques Barzun. “Why We
- [Topic: Liberal Arts Role in Teacher Education](https://www.aale.org/resources/topic-liberal-arts-role-in-teacher-education/) - Stephen Mucher is a historian and the Director of the Bard College Master of Arts in Teaching Program in Los Angeles (CA). His research and teaching explores the intersection of history, policy and disciplinary teaching practices as well as the role of the liberal arts in teacher preparation. He has published in the New Educator,
- [Topic: Liberal Education Under Siege](https://www.aale.org/resources/topic-liberal-education-under-siege/) - Over the last decade, as college costs have risen and federal expenditures on student financial aid have grown significantly, policy makers have become increasingly focused on quantitative outcome measures such as job placement and starting salaries as the primary proxy for educational quality and the justification for financial investment. These measures may, indeed, be appropriate
- [Topic: Virtues of a Liberal Education](https://www.aale.org/resources/topic-virtues-of-a-liberal-education/) - Frederick Crosson (1926-2009) was the Rev. John J. Cavanaugh Professor of Humanities in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame (IN). His scholarship engaged a wide range of interests. Among his publications are essays on formal logic, rhetoric, information theory and phenomenology, religion and natural law, intentionality and atheism, and the
- [Topic: An Alternate Rhetorical Idiom for Liberal Education](https://www.aale.org/resources/topic-an-alternate-rhetorical-idiom-for-liberal-education/) - Christopher B. Nelson, president of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, is a national spokesperson for the liberal arts. A founding member of the Annapolis Group, a consortium of over 120 of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, Nelson has served on numerous boards, including the Council of Independent Colleges and the Maryland Independent Colleges
- [Topic: Liberal Arts: A Historical Explainer](https://www.aale.org/resources/topic-liberal-arts-a-historical-explainer/) - Cecilia Gaposchkin is Associate Professor of History and Assistant Dean of Faculty for Pre-major Advising at Dartmouth College (NH). Her scholarship on Medieval French cultural history focuses on the intersection of politics, kingship and representation. She is the author of: The Making of Saint Louis (IX) of France: Kingship, Sanctity and Crusade in the Later
- [Topic: Pursuing a Liberal Education with the Harvard Classics](https://www.aale.org/resources/topic-pursuing-a-liberal-education-with-the-harvard-classics/) - Paula Marantz Cohen, Distinguished Professor of English at Drexel University, serves as the Dean of the Pennoni Honors College. A recipient of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, her research focuses on Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century English and American Literature and Film Studies. Her scholarly publications include, Alfred Hitchcock: the Legacy of Victorianism (University of
- [Publications Archive](https://www.aale.org/publications-archive/) - The American Academy for Liberal Educations (AALE) maintains an archive of AALE publications. The following papers are electronically available here for general reading. Publications may not be printed or distributed without the express written consent of the publisher. What is a School? Jacques Barzun (Jacques Barzun Essays, 2002) Discerning is More than Counting John Harris
- [Accreditation](https://www.aale.org/accreditation/) - American higher education accreditation is a voluntary peer-review process designed to ensure the educational quality of a program or institution. Accreditation provides public recognition that a program or institution has met accepted standards devised by experienced specialists in an area of education. The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is constituted to serve as a
- [Mission](https://www.aale.org/mission-2/) - The mission of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is to promote excellence in liberal education by providing recognition of schools and programs that maintain the highest standards of liberal arts learning. AALE achieves its mission by articulating standards designed to support excellence in liberal arts learning and teaching, offering rigorous peer-review accreditation, and
- [Ashbrook Center at Ashland University (OH)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/ashbrook-center-at-ashland-university-oh/) - Ashbrook Center at Ashland University (OH). The Ashbrook Center seeks to restore and strengthen the capacities of the American people for constitutional self-government. Ashbrook teaches students and teachers across the country what America is and what she represents in the long history of the world. Ashbrook creates informed patriots. Ashbrook Scholars experience a learning environment
- [Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas at the University of Texas-Austin (TX)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/thomas-jefferson-center-for-the-study-of-core-texts-and-ideas-at-the-university-of-texas-austin-tx/) - Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas at the University of Texas-Austin (TX). The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texas and Ideas is unique among UT-Austin’s myriad departments and centers. The Center’s focus is not an academic discipline, a region, a time period, or any specialized body of
- [Core Curriculum at University of Dallas (TX)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/core-curriculum-at-university-of-dallas-tx/) - Core Curriculum at University of Dallas (TX). The Core Curriculum embodies the University of Dallas’ dedication to the pursuit of wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. It is a shared sequence taken by all undergraduates that consists of 19 courses in English, history, philosophy, theology, economics, politics, science, mathematics,
- [Honors College at Baylor University (TX)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/honors-college-at-baylor-university-tx/) - Honors College at Baylor University (TX). The Honors College at Baylor University unites four innovative programs fostering a community of students and faculty devoted to the love of learning, the cultivation of wonder, and the pursuit of life’s most important questions through rich conversations. In the Great Texts major students study foundational works of literature,
- [Honors College at Belmont Abbey College (NC)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/honors-college-at-belmont-abbey-college-nc/) - Honors College at Belmont Abbey College (NC). The Honors College at Belmont Abbey College is an unique opportunity for students who love reading, are quietly perceptive and enjoy listening to, or participating in, discussions of important matters both in and out of the classroom. We turn primary attention to the reading of books which implicitly
- [Core Curriculum at The King’s College (NY)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/core-curriculum-at-the-kings-college-ny/) - Core Curriculum at The King’s College (NY). Through its commitment to the truths of Christianity and a biblical world view, The King’s College seeks to transform society by preparing students for careers in which they shape and eventually lead strategic public and private institutions, and by supporting faculty members as they directly engage culture through
- [Program of Studies at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/program-of-studies-at-thomas-more-college-of-liberal-arts-nh/) - Program of Studies at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (NH). Thomas More College of Liberal Arts was founded to provide a solid education in the liberal arts, a Catholic education for students of all faiths, united in the quest for what is true, good, and beautiful. It pursues this mission by seeking wisdom and
- [Great Books Program at Monterey Peninsula College (CA)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/great-books-program-at-monterey-peninsula-college-ca/) - Great Books Program at Monterey Peninsula College (CA). The Great Books program at MPC exposes students to central imaginative, philosophical and historical texts, and equips students with the concepts, terminology, and vocabulary that will allow them to participate in what Robert Hutchins called “The Great Conversation.” The Great Books Program at MPC rejects the notion
- [Fortin/Gonthier Core Texts & Enduring Questions Program at Assumption University (MA)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/fortin-gonthier-core-texts-enduring-questions-program-at-assumption-college-ma/) - Fortin/Gonthier Core Texts & Enduring Questions Program at Assumption University (MA). The Fortin/Gonthier Core Texts & Enduring Questions Program is a unique program at Assumption University. This select Catholic liberal arts program offers an intellectually rich interdisciplinary minor that complements any pre-professional, natural science, mathematics or humanities major. Students attend lectures by nationally known speakers,
- [Undergraduate Program at St. John’s College-Annapolis (MD)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/undergraduate-program-at-st-johns-college-annapolis-md/) - Undergraduate Program at St. John’s College-Annapolis (MD).St. Johns’ College-Annapolis, a true liberal arts college, is first and foremost a community of learning. Offering a comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts program St. John’s College-Annapolis seeks to raise essential questions that give rise to sustained and thoughtful discussion. At the heart of St. John’s is a liberal arts
- [Great Books Program at Benedictine College (KS)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/great-books-program-at-benedictine-college-ks/) - Great Books Program at Benedictine College (KS). The Great Books Program at Benedictine College leads students to ponder fundamental questions through the greatest texts from classical antiquity to modernity, from Homer to Aquinas and from Dante to Dostoevsky. The Program is an option for students who want to fulfill general education requirements in a more
- [Shimer Great Books School at North Central College (IL)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/shimer-great-books-school-at-north-central-college-il/) - Shimer Great Books School at North Central College (IL). The Shimer Great Books School provides and preserves education centered on discussion of enduring questions and issues. Historically influential original sources are studied through Socratic questioning in small seminar classes, following the kind of Great Books curriculum advocated by Robert Maynard Hutchins. The core values informing education at Shimer
- [Great Books Program at Mercer University (GA)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/great-books-program-at-mercer-university-ga/) - Great Books Program at Mercer University (GA).Mercer’s Great Books Program is committed to the idea that each generation of citizens must engage and confront for itself the traditions that it inherits, and that true inheritance of such traditions comes through understanding, which is only made possible by serious study. Faculty and students are new interlocutors
- [B.A. Program of Studies at Thomas Aquinas College (CA)](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/b-a-program-of-studies-at-thomas-aquinas-college-ca/) - B.A. Program of Studies at Thomas Aquinas College (CA). Thomas Aquinas Collegebelieves that to learn is to discover and grow in the truth about reality. It is the truth, and nothing less, that sets men free. And because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College offers a program of studies that aims at both
- [Deep Springs College](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members-2/deep-springs-college/) - Liberal Arts Program at Deep Springs College (CA). Deep Springs College prepares young people for a life of service to humanity. Leadership and enlightened service are the aims of Deep Springs, which fulfills its educational mission by bringing students into intense contact with nature, work and ideas. Deep Springs’ challenging and comprehensive educational program is
- [Mathematics](https://www.aale.org/professional-development-opportunities/discovering-the-art-of-mathematics-project/) - The Discovering the Art of Mathematics Project (MA) (DAoM) has broad experiences with teaching mathematics using Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL). DAoM inquiry techniques help empower students to actively explore and make sense of mathematics on all levels of study from K-12 up to and through college. The DAoM Project offers workshops for college faculty as well
- [Science](https://www.aale.org/professional-development-opportunities/wade-institute-for-science-engagement/) - The Wade Institute for Science Education (MA) provides programs to help bring about a positive change in the way science education is taught in elementary and secondary school classrooms. Wade Institute programs tap the expertise of educators and scientists from research, cultural and educational organizations and institutions to model inquiry-based science, engineering and technology curriculums.
- [Great Books](https://www.aale.org/professional-development-opportunities/great-books/) - The Great Books Foundation (IL) is dedicated to advancing the critical reflective thinking and social and civic engagement of readers of all ages through Shared Inquiry™ discussion of works and ideas of enduring value. In addition to creating reading and discussion programs for students and adults, the Great Books Foundation offers professional development opportunities for
- [Fine Arts](https://www.aale.org/professional-development-opportunities/visual-arts/) - The Smithsonian American Art Museum (DC) (SAAM) is home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. Dedicated to collecting, understanding, and enjoying American art, SAAM offers a range of educational programming, including professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers. Among the opportunities are on-site workshops and summer institutes
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- [TEMP - Post-Secondary Associate Members](https://www.aale.org/post-secondary-associate-members/) - High school students considering colleges are encouraged to visit the program websites of our Associate members. Liberal Arts Program at Deep Springs College (CA). Deep Springs College prepares young people for a life of service to humanity. Leadership and enlightened service are the aims of Deep Springs, which fulfills its educational mission by bringing students
- [Board of Trustees](https://www.aale.org/board-of-trustees/) - The American Academy of Liberal Education (AALE) is governed by a Board of Trustees, a body of elected members. The Board is responsible for establishing accreditation standards and AALE policy; making accreditation decisions; and supporting the integrity of liberal education by fostering discussions on the educational substance of liberal arts learning. The Board is responsible
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- [Scope](https://www.aale.org/scope/) - Accreditation in the United States is a peer-review process. All accreditors verify that respective members meet established standards in an area of education. AALE provides peer-review accreditation based on standards that support and recognize excellence in liberal arts learning and teaching. Programmatic accreditation is offered to liberal arts programs through the master’s level in accredited
- [Council of Scholars](https://www.aale.org/council-of-scholars/) - The Council of Scholars consists of distinguished scholars or academic administrators, with expertise in the humanities and sciences, elected by the Board of Trustees. The Council of Scholars contributes to the development of AALE standards and policies and participates in the accreditation process by reviewing applications and providing recommendation to the Board concerning the extent
- [Process](https://www.aale.org/process/) - The American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) accreditation process and guiding policies and procedures are based on recognized and accepted practices utilized by educational accrediting organizations nationwide. The AALE Standards are the basis of the accreditation review process. The primary parts of the accreditation process are: Eligibility review Application for eligibility is completed and submitted
- [Contact Us](https://www.aale.org/contact-us/) - Phone: 202-389-6550Email: aaleinfo@aale.org Staff Directory Mary Ann A. PowersExecutive Director (vacancy)Accreditation Coordinator
- [Site Visitors](https://www.aale.org/site-visitors/) - Site visitors are teachers/scholars and/or administrators representing the liberal arts and sciences who have experience with the accreditation self-study process. Site visitors are trained by the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) to complete the initial step in the application review process – conducting a site evaluation visit and producing the corresponding site visit report.
- [Board of Trustee Membership Notices](https://www.aale.org/membership-notices/) - The Nominating Committee actively seeks recommendations for nominations for AALE Board of Trustee members and AALE Council of Scholars members. These recommendations must reach the Nominating Committee by the specified date listed each year on the Annual Elections page. Recommendations may be sent to the attention of the Nominating Committee at aaleinfo@aale.org.
- [Accredited Schools and Affiliates](https://www.aale.org/members/) - Anthem Preparatory AcademyAnthem, AZPK-12 School accreditation through July 2023Arete Preparatory Academy Gilbert, AZPK-12 School accreditation through July 2023 Cesar Chavez Capitol Hill Public Charter School Washington, DC PK-12 School accreditation extended through June 2019 Cesar Chavez Parkside High School Public Charter School Washington, DC PK-12 School accreditation extended through June 2019 Cesar Chavez Parkside Middle School
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- [Winter 2017/2018 News](https://www.aale.org/winter-2017-2018-news/) - AALE Announces Death of Board MemberWinter | 2017/2018 It is with great sadness that the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) announces the death of Board member John B. ‘Jack’ Tieder, Jr. who passed away on December 3, 2017 following a period of illness. Jack has served on the AALE Board since 2010. Most recently he was
- [Mission - No Pic](https://www.aale.org/mission/) - The mission of the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) is to promote excellence in liberal education by providing recognition of schools and programs that maintain the highest standards of liberal arts learning. AALE achieves its mission by articulating standards designed to support excellence in liberal arts learning and teaching, offering rigorous peer-review accreditation, and
- [News](https://www.aale.org/news/) - AALE welcomes new Associate MembersFall | 2019 At the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE) annual meeting on June 11, 2019, the Board of Trustees reviewed applications for charter Associate membership, a new membership initiative created to serve as AALE’s alternative, non-accredited venue for supporting distinctive post-secondary programs that model excellence in liberal education. The
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