Terry W. Hartle is one of America’s most effective and experienced advocates for higher education. At the American Council on Education (ACE), where he has served for more than 20 years, he directs comprehensive efforts to engage federal policymakers on a broad range of issues including student aid, government regulation, scientific research and tax policy. His work involves representation before the U.S. Congress, administrative agencies and the federal courts.
Given ACE’s historic role in coordinating the government relations efforts of some 60 associations in the Washington-based higher education community, Terry plays a central part in developing public policy positions that impact all colleges and universities, and he also oversees the Council’s external relations functions.
Prior to joining the council in 1993, Terry served for six years as education staff director for the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources, then chaired by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Prior to 1987, Terry was director of social policy studies and resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and a research scientist at the Educational Testing Service. Terry has authored or co-authored numerous articles, books, and national studies and contributes regular book reviews to The Christian Science Monitor.
Terry received a doctorate in public policy from The George Washington University (DC), a master’s in public administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University (NY) and a bachelor’s degree in history (summa cum laude) from Hiram College (OH).
In the words of his colleagues, Terry has been a generous and valued speaker at many NACUA events, and has worked tirelessly on behalf of the higher education community to advance its policy agenda. He has offered significant support for NACUA member involvement in national conversations on higher education law and regulation. He has made uniquely valuable contributions to the understanding of legal and regulatory issues in higher education through his speaking appearances at numerous events and conferences, providing context and expert inside perspectives on political and regulatory decisions that affect NACUA members. He has been a true friend to NACUA.
NACUA is pleased to award Terry W. Hartle with Honorary Membership for his uniquely valuable contributions to the Association.