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A Clayton Spencer

Director - Until 03/21 · American Council on Education

Director - Until 03/21 at American Council on Education. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 2 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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2
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Reported as Director - Until 03/21 of American Council on Education, based in Washington, DC.
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Also listed as Director of National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

A. Clayton Spencer served as the eighth President of Bates College from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2023.

Prior to her presidency, she served as Vice President for Institutional Policy at Harvard University (2005–2012) and held trustee positions at Williams College and Phillips Exeter Academy.

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Tenure here
2012-2023
Education
  • Williams College (trustee)
  • Phillips Exeter Academy (trustee)

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National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities Director · $8.3M revenue · Washington, DCNAICU serves as an advocate for private, nonprofit colleges and universities.Filed FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
American Council on Education Director - Until 03/21 · $34.9M revenue · Washington, DCCONSENSUS LEADER ON HIGHER EDUCATION ISSUES & COORDINATING BODY FOR UNITED STATES HIGHER ED.Filed FY2020 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

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Other people named A Clayton Spencer

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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A Clayton Spencer 1 organization · Lewiston, MEPresident and Trustees of Bates College
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A Clayton Spencer 1 organization · Yarmouth, MEDavis Educational Foundation
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A Clayton Spencer 1 organization · Biddeford, MEMaine Independent Colleges Association
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A Clayton Spencer 1 organization · South Freeport, MEFreeport Speech

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