In this special episode of dotEDU Live, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer engage with the distinguished ACE Fellows, a prestigious group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are preparing for senior leadership roles in higher education.

Jon and Sarah kick off the discussion with an overview of the recent election results and the shifts in congressional leadership, highlighting key moments such as the election of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).

The episode features an engaging Q&A segment where Jon and Sarah address audience questions about executive actions, regulatory changes, and practical advice for navigating the evolving political landscape.

Interested in applying for the next ACE Fellows cohort? Go here to learn more about the program.

Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or [email protected].

Here are some of the links and references from this week's show:

ACE Fellows Program American Council on Education Heavy Snow and Ice Shift From Midwest to Mid-Atlantic as Major Storm Treks Eastward The Washington Post | Jan. 6, 2025 Johnson Re-elected as Speaker After Putting Down GOP Revolt The New York Times | Jan. 3, 2025 Quick Action Planned for 'Big, Beautiful' Budget Bill Roll Call | Jan. 5, 2025 Smith Floats University Endowment Tax Hike to GOP House Members Bloomberg Tax | Jan. 4, 2025 College Cost Reduction Act: By the Numbers American Council on Education Republicans' real immigration dilemma: How big to go in Congress Semafor | Jan. 2, 2025 Trump Plans Major Reshaping of U.S. Policies Within Hours of Taking Office Reuters | Dec. 11, 2024 Colleges Warn Foreign Students to Get to Campus Before Trump Takes Office The New York Times | Dec.11, 2024 Trump Initiatives Might Be Foiled by the Right's Defeat of Chevron The Washington Post | Nov. 25, 2024 J.D. Vance Called Universities 'The Enemy.' Now He's Trump's VP Pick. Inside Higher Ed | July 16, 2024