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City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Dr. FĂ©lix V. Matos RodrĂguez has been tapped to serve as chair of the American Council on Education (ACE) Board of Directors.
“I am privileged to have been able to serve in several fulfilling roles with ACE, and excited by the opportunity to serve as its next board chair,” said RodrĂguez.
“I share the desire to unite and connect those working in higher education, since this type of creative collaboration is what makes true change possible,” he continued. “I look forward to drawing on lessons I’ve learned at CUNY to help ACE improve and transform the college experience on a national scale.”
The CUNY chancellor is expected to serve on the national coordinating body’s board to help address challenges facing higher education, foster collaboration among its members, and lead advocacy efforts to drive effective legislation and policy.
RodrĂguez previously served terms on the ACE board, including one as vice-chair, and in 2020, was a member of ACE’s national task force focused on improving transfer of credit practices. He oversees the 25-college system of more than 233,000 students on a $4.1 billion operating budget. He also served as president of CUNY’s Queens College and of CUNY’s Eugenio MarĂa de Hostos Community College.
“Chancellor Matos RodrĂguez is a creative and inspirational leader who is committed to ensuring that CUNY students have access to a high-quality education,” said ACE President Dr. Ted Mitchell. “It’s never been more important for campus leaders to confront the many challenges facing our institutions of higher education and our country. I deeply appreciate his willingness to take on this national leadership role in service to ACE and the entire higher education community.”