Global Partners Project Through the Global Partners Project , faculty have had access to travel grants to support research in Africa, Central Europe, Russia and Turkey. Teaching appointments on ACM off-campus study programs provide revitalization for individual faculty through a change in scene and responsibilities. Appointments often include time and resources for research, as well as valuable contact with new colleagues. A cooperative program with the University of Chicago allows faculty on sabbatical to be appointed as visiting professors at the University, where they teach two courses and pursue research interests. Collaborative projects with research universities in recent years have included a workshop on African cultures with the University of Illinois and an extensive program to encourage collaboration in area studies with the University of Michigan.
Consortial connections provide for access to social science databanks .
Information exchange and external relations With their many similarities, the ACM colleges serve as meaningful reference points for each other. The presidents, academic deans, deans of students, admission directors and business officers of the ACM colleges meet regularly to conduct consortial business and to discuss trends in higher education and issues facing liberal arts colleges. D.C. The colleges also exchange institutional data, and the ACM office annually compiles a variety of reports to distribute to the campuses. The Committee on Women's Concerns meets twice a year, sponsors conferences, maintains directories of speakers and resources, collects women's studies syllabi, and conducts research on issues affecting women faculty, staff and students. The Committee on Minority Concerns seeks to develop ways to enhance the recruitment, retention and experiences of minority students, faculty and staff at the colleges.