The Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) is pleased to announce the call for proposals for its 2026 Summer Collaborations Program, an initiative designed to bring together faculty and staff from across ACS member institutions to generate innovative ideas and shared solutions that strengthen residential liberal arts education.
The ACS Summer Collaborations Program brings together faculty and staff from across ACS institutions to spark bold ideas and shared solutions that strengthen residential liberal arts education. Through cross-institutional partnership, innovation, and peer exchange, participants tackle timely challenges in teaching, learning, and campus practice—developing practical strategies, resources, and models that benefit the entire ACS community.
For the 2026 program, ACS will prioritize proposals aligned with four dynamic focus areas:
- AI & Technology as Tools for Human Learning
- Career Development, Vocation, and the Liberal Arts
- Belonging, Accessibility, and Inclusive Learning Environments
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Creative Collaboration
Faculty and staff interested in participating are encouraged to review the Request for Proposals (RFP) and detailed submission instructions on the program webpage.
Proposal deadline: April 3, 2026.