Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences

Arts and sciences deans withdrew and formed a new organization with the mission of providing networking and training opportunities, political advocacy, and a forum for discussion of contemporary challenges in the higher education sector.

The slogan of CCAS -- "Networking Arts and Sciences Deans"—shapes such activities as an annual meeting,[2] workshops for new deans, active listservs, and seminars held around the country on topics including department chair training, fiscal management, conflict resolution, and the law in higher education.

CCAS champions the importance of liberal education[3] and in 2008 initiated an Arts and Sciences Advocacy Award; the first recipient was Phi Beta Kappa.

[6] Its participation in a 2013 study of its membership generated findings on the "pathway to the deanship" of its members with an emphasis on differences by gender.

[8] CCAS is headquartered at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, where its activities are directed by a full-time executive director.