The Association of Chief Academic Officers provides a global forum for sharing best practices, discussing current academic issues in light of societal challenges, and promoting the educational and
organizational interests of member institutions and their Chief Academic Officers.

We invite you to explore the ACAO website, which was created with your unique needs in mind including the Job Board, Blog, Events, and Member Center. This hub for exclusive resources, organizational news, and helpful membership content has been fine-tuned to provide support to CAO's in their vital role on campus.

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Upcoming Events

 

Town Hall: Navigating Tenure and Promotion in a Shifting Academic Landscape
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

 

  

 

ACAO Member Networking Event and Annual Meeting: 
June 24th and 25th, 2025


Join us in the heart of Times Square, NYC at the Touro University Cross River Campus! 

 

Message From the President

Michael Carr | August 2024

Dear ACAO Members,

At this dynamic time in higher education, Chief Academic Officers are critical in shaping the future of education.  Given the demands of the job, the power of community is vital for all of us. The Association of Chief Academic Officers provides that community.  Through collaboration, sharing of expertise, and support, we are committed to providing the resources and network you need to navigate today's complex challenges.  I invite you all to join us, whether you are new to the role or have been guiding the academic vision for years.  We want you to share your experience with the community while leveraging the resources from ACAO by attending our events, participating in town halls, and engaging with your CAO colleagues.

Thank you for your work and your commitment to academic excellence. I am confident that the power of this collective will ensure our institutions are settings where all can thrive. 

Sincerely,

Michael Carr, Ph.D.
Provost
President, Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO)

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Sponsors

We would like to thank Johns Hopkins Press for their generous support of ACAO and our members!
 

Membership in ACAO

Annual membership is available for accredited not-for-profit two and four-year institutions and for profit institutions. ACAO is the only association for academic affairs leaders representing  public, private, 4- and 2-year institutions; from not-for-profit, for-profit, research, liberal arts, and technical colleges; from urban and suburban, large and small, specialized and comprehensive, US-based and international universities, colleges, community colleges, and universities.  For each institutional membership, the primary representative is the CAO.  Other academic leadership individuals of the campus should and can be included in the institution's membership.

 

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