NDSU FORWARD is the recipient of the 2009 American Council on Education’s Network Award for the Advancement of Women in Higher Education. The award will be presented on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the American Council on Education Network State Coordinators’ Reception in Washington, D.C.

The Office of Women in Higher Education, a division of the American Council on Education, recognized FORWARD for their efforts in the advancement of women in higher education. The program’s award letter states, “FORWARD fully exemplifies the ideals honored by the ACE (American Council on Education) Network Leadership Award – identifying talented women leaders – developing, encouraging, advancing, linking and supporting them.”

The American Council on Education Network Award for the Advancement of Women in Higher Education recognizes an outstanding, visionary and innovative program, sponsored by an American Council on Education state network or by a college or university. Recognized programs have significantly contributed to the advancement and support of women or women's issues in higher education.