March 2024 – Washington, DC
Marjorie Hass, president of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), received the 2024 ACE Donna Shavlik Award at the ACE Women’s Network Leadership Conference on March 20, in Washington, DC.
ACE established the award to honor the long and exceptional service of Donna Shavlik, past director of ACE’s former Office of Women in Higher Education. Established in 1999 and presented annually, the award highlights an individual who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing women in higher education through initiatives enhancing leadership and career development, campus climate, and mentoring.
“President Hass’ decades of leadership in higher education have been marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering the growth of female leaders,” said ACE President Ted Mitchell. “Her ongoing efforts to empower women in higher education embody the principles of the ACE Donna Shavlik Award.”
Hass, who has led CIC since 2021, is a philosopher, leader, award-winning teacher, mentor, author and an influential thinker in independent higher education. As president of CIC, she oversees the organization’s programming to ensure active involvement from its diverse membership, fosters financial health and innovation among members, and reinforces CIC’s position as a champion of independent higher education. Prior to leading CIC, Hass served as president of Rhodes College and Austin College, and as provost and a member of the philosophy faculty at Muhlenberg College.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized by ACE, and I appreciate all those who have supported me and my efforts to empower women as leaders in higher education,” said Hass.