2010 Annual Report - The American Council of Trustees and Alumni

W
hat an honor it is
for me to receive the
Philip Merrill Award.
The award comes from ACTA,
the most important and creative
organization in higher education,
one that supports high academic
standards, academic freedom,
and institutional accountability.
There is a great need for a national
organization that oversees this field.
Thank you.
– Benno Schmidt, Chairman
City University of New York Board of Trustees
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic
freedom, excellence, and accountability at America’s colleges and universities. Founded in 1995, ACTA is the only
national organization dedicated to working with alumni, donors, trustees, and education leaders across the United
States to support liberal arts education, uphold high academic standards, safeguard the free exchange of ideas on
campus, and ensure that the next generation receives an intellectually rich, high-quality education at an affordable
price. Our network consists of alumni and trustees from more than 700 colleges and universities, including over
10,000 current board members. Our quarterly newsletter, Inside Academe, reaches over 13,000 readers.