Alliance for Clinical Education (ACE)
The Alliance for Clinical Education (ACE) consists of representatives from Colorado health care organizations and educational institutions and regulatory agencies who come together to address clinical nursing education issues. The ACE group meets quarterly as a forum to share ideas, information and make recommendations surrounding best practices, community standards, and regulatory compliance, in an effort to provide the optimum clinical student learning experiences.
Alliance for Clinical Education Committee Dates
Quarterly, the fourth Monday of the month
January 26, 2026
April 27, 2026
July 27, 2026
October 26, 2026
ACE Committee Meetings are currently being held via Zoom. Please contact a committee member for details.
Committee Meeting Info
Leadership Team
Cheryl King, Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence: cheryl@coloradonursingcenter.
Marie Quinn, Emily Griffith Technological College: [email protected]
Megan Koval, Kaiser Permanente: [email protected]
Kaela Green, Colorado Christian University: [email protected]
Nicole Thede, Advent Health: [email protected]
Additional Documents
General ACE Documents
ACE placement request Process resources
Clinical facilities return requests by April 15th
Ace requests are for August 1 – July 31 each year
Submission dates:
Academic schools submit requests by February 15th
Clinical facilities return requests by April 15th