The Association for Consortium Leadership (ACL), is a national association that provides a forum for higher education professionals involved in cooperative programs. ACL provides guidance in creating and strengthening partnerships whose members include colleges and universities. In addition to higher education institutions, these partnerships frequently incorporate government agencies, businesses, K-12 schools, and other non-profit organizations.

The Association for Consortium Leadership has 65 members located throughout the United States. ACL is the only organization of its kind that focuses entirely on cooperation in higher education and provides in-service opportunities to its members.