The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) envisions a world where equal opportunities and outcomes exist for all. Through our collective and intentional efforts, NACE serves as the voice of professionals dedicated to the career development and employment of the college-educated. It is essential for NACE to clearly express our shared commitments to these ideals.

We value a wide spectrum of organizations and perspectives, engaging colleges and employers of all sizes and missions, including but not limited to geographic location, organization type, and educational attainment. 

How we enact our commitment

Providing equal opportunity to achieve successful outcomes for all is an ongoing process and requires identifying and addressing both apparent and nonapparent, intended and unintended barriers to ensure access for all. To create the desired impact, NACE:

  • Champions our members’ individual and organizational efforts to develop, support, and employ the college-educated workforce.
  • Facilitates the exchange of broad perspectives from our member organizations. 
  • Embraces and derives value from a range of viewpoints, recognizing that broader representation drives excellence in all that we do. 
  • Implements initiatives that foster a supportive learning environment, encouraging the sharing of experiences, perspectives, and realities. 
  • Actively seeks out and engages individuals from a broad range of organizations and backgrounds to serve on the NACE Board, committees, task forces, and in other leadership roles.
  • Leverages the unique strengths and perspectives of our members to advance our mission.

How members enact this commitment

As NACE members engage individually in the career development and recruitment of current and future professionals, our mission, goals, and values are reflected through the following expectations:

  • Inclusive Engagement: Members respect the differences, unique skills, and experiences each person brings and intentionally considers the impact and reach of their work on individuals and groups.  
  • Active Contribution: Members contribute in meaningful ways across a range of contexts to build a strong and successful workforce. They promote and respect open dialogue, active listening, and collaboration as hallmarks of their organizational culture.