Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship Inducts 31 New Members

August 15, 2024

The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES) is pleased to announce the names of thirty-one exceptional scholars and leaders who have been elected to membership in the Academy in 2024. Each of the new members has a track record of accomplishments related to the production and advancement of scholarship that serves the public good. Such scholarship is characterized by mutually beneficial collaboration between institutions of higher education and communities of place, practice, interest, action, or circumstance that results in the co-creation of new knowledge.

Download a press release including the list of 2024 inductees.

Three Key ACES Events for Members in August

August 2, 2024

ACES Online Induction Ceremony, August 15th, 2024, at 10 a.m. EDT (UTC-4)
ACES to welcome new members! All Academy members are invited to join the ACES Induction Ceremony to welcome and celebrate them. 
 
New Member Orientation, August 7th and 8th, 2024
An online orientation is being organized for new members and recent members who might have missed their orientation session. Two sessions are being offered to accommodate the range of time zones of members from around the world. New members will contaced with details. Members who missed orientation and wish to join, are asked to contact Mary Leuci (leucim@missouri.edu).
 
ACES Annual Membership Convening, August 19th or 20th, 2024
Celebrate ACES' 10th anniversary and participate in setting its future at one of two identical online sessions offered to accommodate the schedules of members from around the world: 
•    August 19th, 2024, at 4:30-6:00 p.m. EDT (UTC-4)
•    August 20th, 2024, at 10:00-11:30 a.m. EDT (UTC-4)
Members are asked to RSVP (at info@academyofces.org) and indicate which of two meeting times works best for their schedule. Those who RSVP will be provided with a link to the session they have chosen. Watch for more news soon too about upcoming new programs from ACES.

ACES Announces Election of Board of Directors and Officers

February 25, 2024

In compliance with its bylaws, the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship annually elects one-third of its Board of Directors. Because the ACES Board is currently comprised of fifteen members, five members are elected each year.

The Nomination Committee recently conducted the annual Board of Directors election in which 47% of current members voted. The Committee submitted its report of the election to the Board of Directors, which accepted and confirmed the results. The following members have been elected to 3-year terms, begining January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2026:
  • Katy Campbell,
  • Suzanne Morse Moomaw,
  • Scott Reed,
  • Roger Rennekamp, and
  • Patricia Sobrero.

The Nomination Committee also identified and nominated a slate of candidates to serve as officers of ACES, which the Board elected to the Academy's leadership. The officers include:
  • Suzanne Morse Moomaw, President;
  • Mary Simon Leuci, Vice President;
  • Lynn Blanchard, Treasurer; and
  • Jeri Childers, Secretary.

The Board of Directors extends its sincere gratitude to Juvencio Rocha-Peralta, Jr. who is leaving the Board after three years of committed service.

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