OUR MISSION

Serve

The Virginia Advisory Council on Military Education‘s mission is to promote, support, and deliver meaningful education within all branches of the armed services by encouraging educational institutions to be innovative and flexible in meeting educational needs.

Support

Like its national arm, the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME), the VA-ACME is a charitable non-profit organization with a membership composed of military and civilian educators, post-secondary educational institutions, suppliers of education products/services, service members and veterans, and government organizations that support military and veteran education.

Educate

VA-ACME is committed to addressing military education issues in Virginia and has supported this ever-changing academic environment for over 16 years.

Our Focus

Evaluating and restructuring policies related to acceptance and transfer of credit for veterans, military students, and their adult family members.
Enhancing the educational aspirations of the military populations in the state.
Making educational programs accessible in cost, location, and scheduling.
Facilitating communication between the VA-ACME membership and the U.S. Department of Defense educational support network.

“2023
We were awarded ACME of the Year at the most recent national conference. This was a great accomplishment and really shows how focused we are on meeting the needs of our military students, especially during the challenges posed by COVID.”

— Dr. Latoya Sivells, Immediate Past VA-ACME President

Become a Part of the Community

VA-ACME covers the most military-concentrated region in the world. We are ideally situated to identify and respond to the needs of Virginia’s military students. We rely on volunteers, donors, and community support to complete our mission and reach as many students as possible.

Sponsor

VA-ACME offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities and varying levels of support are available, from Symposium registration & hotel to speaking opportunities to branding and display opportunities. (Learn More)

Join

VA-ACME membership offers innovative opportunities for outreach and professional development in the changing world of military education. The needs of our military and veteran students are always the priority. (Learn More)

Education & Outreach

SCHOLARSHIPS

VA-ACME has created a robust scholarship program, awarding up to $10,000 in scholarships every year. To date, VA-ACME has provided scholarship assistance to over 150 students. (Learn More)

WEBINARS AND SYMPOSIUM

VA-ACME hosts a series of monthly webinars featuring education and military professionals. The highlight of our outreach efforts is the annual Symposium, which brings together stakeholders to continue working on behalf of Virginia’s military and veteran students and their families. (Learn More)

OUTREACH

VA-ACME facilitates events throughout the year designed to grow the VOLED community and better serve military students. From meet & greets to webinars, to our annual symposium, VA-ACME works hard to help our students and stakeholders stay informed. (Learn More)

conference room table and chairs — **Meet the Board**

VA-ACME is managed and directed by a volunteer board of professional experts and educators. (**The Board**)

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors!