Social Responsibility in Education
Our Commitment to Good
It’s easy to say you believe in making a difference. At American College of Education (ACE), we mean it. As a socially conscious institution, we believe it’s our job to make an impact that goes well beyond our bottom line.
Our designation as an Impact Institution represents our commitment to social responsibility, accessibility and community impact. It also marks a continuous effort to build upon our core values, where mission drives our work and impact measures our success. Whether we’re serving students, employees, partners, alumni or our communities, ACE’s operations are driven by decisions grounded in purpose and designed to create real-world change.
Within this designation are two pillars that, together, demonstrate how ACE translates our values into meaningful action, serving as an example for others and a helping hand for those in need.
Torch of Responsibility
With an award-winning work culture, ACE is a leader and guiding light in today’s workforce. Torch of Responsibility first represents initiatives from within our organization that cultivate who we are as a team of engaged, committed employees. It additionally recognizes students, alumni and partners who exemplify the core values we aim to live out on a daily basis.
ACE Cares
Focused on serving our communities, ACE Cares represents our unwavering dedication to giving back. This often looks like volunteering, sponsoring community events, leading sustainability initiatives and organizing opportunities to give back. Regardless of how we make a difference, our efforts stem from a desire to care for others in an impactful way.
How We’re Making an Impact
Nonprofit Partners
Our commitment to social responsibility is also evident in our partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country that provide services or materials to service-minded professionals in local communities. We partner with organizations that share our mission and vision, including the American Heart Association, Teachers’ Treasures, Kids in Need Foundation, A Gift for Teaching and more.
Best Places to Work
ACE prioritizes cultivating a workplace driven by mission, led by visionaries and trusted to deliver a world-class education for less. Our culture has a long history of workplace excellence as we were recognized as a Best Place to Work in Indiana from 2017 to 2022. Today, we’re proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the USA for the fifth consecutive year. These awards affirm our commitment to a thriving workplace, where every employee is valued and dedicated to meeting student needs.
Social responsibility at ACE starts with a healthy work environment where employees offer their skills, talents and expertise, and receive generous benefits for their contributions. Our fully remote operation creates space for work-life balance, and employees also have access to:
- Affordable insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement at external institutions
- Free tuition for ACE courses and programs
- Generous paid time off, including time to volunteer
- Wellness programs
- Parental leave (12 weeks paid)
- Professional development
- And much more
Paid Volunteer Hours
Making an impact isn’t just part of social responsibility at ACE – it’s who we are. Full-time employees receive 16 civic hours annually to volunteer during the workday. It’s ACE’s way of prioritizing giving back and offering our employees the opportunity to make a difference in their communities.
Key Ways We Made a Difference in 2025
5,800+
individual civic hours used
$100k
employees donated nearly $100,000 to nonprofits/
18,245
meals for Dallas, TX community
$3,900+
raised for the Tunnels for Towers Foundation
21,000
backpacks filled with school supplies for Orlando-area students
5,200+
miles logged for charity by ACE community members
$2 Million
in scholarships and grants
5th
consecutive year as a Top Workplace in the USA