At a recent meeting of the seven professional associations, (Eastern ACE, Midwest ACE, National ACE, Rocky Mountain ACE, Southeastern ACE, Southwest ACE, and Western ACE), the association presidents discussed ways the organizations could cooperate in the delivery of services to better meet the needs of our members.

While the seven associations are separate and independent organizations, the presidents are committed to working together to advance the profession. To that end, we created a "Statement of Cooperation" (below) to clarify the relationships among the organizations, enhance communications, and identify examples of ways the associations will work together in the future.

We hope the document will clarify the relationship among the associations and demonstrate our commitment to working together to achieve mutual goals and objectives. We look forward to hearing your ideas on how your association can better serve your needs.

Sincerely,

Amy M. Feifer, President, Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers 

Jane Linnenburger, President, Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers 

Sue M. Hansen, President, National Association of Colleges and Employers 

Randall Balthrop, President, Rocky Mountain Association of Colleges and Employers 

Dinah R. Griggsby, President, Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers 

Lori Franks, President, Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers 

Doug Fauth, President, Western Association of Colleges and Employers

Statement of Cooperation Associations of Colleges and Employers

This Statement of Cooperation, between the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE), Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers (Midwest ACE), National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Rocky Mountain Association of Colleges and Employers (RMACE), Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers (SACE), Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers (SwACE), and the Western Association of Colleges and Employers (WACE), is effective September 1, 2001.

As separate and autonomous organizations, we are committed to "bridging education and the world of work" and agree to support and cooperate with each other in achieving mutual goals and objectives.  With the intent to enhance relationships and increase communication across our organizations, we will cooperate in the following areas (this list is not meant to be exhaustive and will change as our organizations advance and evolve):

• Benchmarking and communicating information

• Coordinating calendar of events

• Sharing resources and talent

• Providing value-added services and professional development opportunities

This Statement of Cooperation has been reviewed and approved by the Presidents of each association.

Amy M. Feifer, President, Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers

Jane Linnenburger, President, Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers

Sue Hansen, President, National Association of Colleges and Employers

Randall Balthrop, President, Rocky Mountain Association of Colleges and Employers

Dinah R. Griggsby, President, Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers

Lori Franks, President, Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers

Doug Fauth, President, Western Association of Colleges and Employers