HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION LINKS

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 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC): "Today, AIHEC has grown to represent 32 colleges in the United States and one Canadian institution.  Unlike most professional associations, it is governed jointly by each member institution."

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE):  AACTE provides leadership for the continuing transformation of professional preparation programs to ensure competent and caring educators for all America's children and youth. It is the principal professional association for college and university leaders with responsibility for educator preparation.

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO):  "This is accomplished through the identification and promotion of standards and best practices in enrollment management, information technology, instructional management, and student services."

American Association of Community Colleges (AACC): AACC works with other higher education associations, the federal government, Congress, and other national associations that represent the public and private sectors to promote the goals of community colleges and higher education.

American Association of Higher Education (AAHE): "The American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) envisions a higher education enterprise that helps all Americans achieve the deep, lifelong learning they need to grow as individuals, participate in the democratic process, and succeed in a global economy."

American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU): "AASCU promotes broad understanding of public higher education's essential role in society, and is the advocate and guardian for public higher education policy issues at the national, state and campus levels."

Association of American University Presses (AAUP): AAUP "is a cooperative, non-profit organization of university presses. The AAUP promotes the work and influence of university presses, provides cooperative marketing efforts, and helps its members respond to the changing economy and environment."

American Association of University Professors (AAUP): "Founded in 1915, AAUP defends academic freedom and tenure, advocates collegial governance, and develops policies ensuring due process."

American College Personnel Association (ACPA): The mission of ACPA is "[t]o serve all levels of higher education student affairs professionals through educational and developmental programs, publications and networking opportunities in order to enable these educators to excel in their positions, to achieve career growth, and to contribute to the profession."

American Council on Education (ACE): "ACE is a forum for the discussion of major issues related to higher education and its potential to contribute to the quality of American life."

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS): "The mission of the ACLS, as set forth in its constitution, is to 'advance humanistic studies in all fields of learning in the Humanities and the related social sciences and to maintain and strengthen relations among the national societies devoted to such studies.'"

American Educational Research Association (AERA): "The American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results."

Association of Academic Health Centers (AHC): "The AHC seeks to influence public dialogue on significant health and science policy issues, to advance education for health professionals, to promote biomedical and health services research and to enhance patient care."

Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U): "The Association of American Colleges and Universities is the institutional membership association focused on advancing the aims of liberal education."

Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU): "The purpose of the association is to promote an understanding of Catholic higher education that emphasizes the collective and individual importance of its institutions, the variety among them, the quality of education they provide, and the contribution they make to the church, society, and the total mission of catholic education."

Association of College Unions International (ACUI): ACUI "brings together college union and activities professionals from nearly 1,000 schools worldwide."

Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I): "... to improve, promote and recognize excellence in the collegiate conference and events profession."

Association of Collegiate Licensing Administrators (ACLA): The Association of Collegiate Licensing Administrators (ACLA) advances the community of college and university trademark management and licensing through education and knowledge exchange.

Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT): "ACCT represents the officials who govern community, technical, and junior colleges in the United States and abroad."

Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB):  AGB "is the only national organization providing university and college presidents, board chairs and individual trustees of both public and private institutions with the resources they need to enhance their effectiveness."

Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA): "APPA serves and assists facilities officers and physical plant administrators in colleges, universities, and other educational institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries worldwide.  We promote excellence in the administration, care, operations, planning, and construction of educational facilities."

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD): AHEAD "is an international, multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. The Association is a vital resource, promoting excellence through education, communication and training."

Association for Institutional Research (AIR): "The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is dedicated to professional growth of all who participate in decision making related to higher education via management research, policy analysis and planning."

Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU): "The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) is a national voluntary service organization whose mission is to serve its member institutions: the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States."

Association for Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA): "The purpose of this Association shall be to facilitate the integration of student development concepts with principles of judicial practice in a post-secondary educational setting and to promote, encourage and support student development professionals who have responsibility for judicial affairs."

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE): "The Association promotes collaboration among its members and others engaged in the study of higher education through research, conferences, and publications, including its highly regarded journal, The Review of Higher Education. ASHE values rigorous scholarly approaches to the study of higher education and practical applications of systematic inquiry."

Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA): "ACUTA is a member-driven organization dedicated to the enhancement of teaching, learning, research, and public (community) service by providing leadership in the application of telecommunications technology for higher education."

Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO): COHEAO's "focus is on legislative and regulatory advocacy for Federal Perkins and other campus-based student loan programs."

College Fund (UNCF):  UNCF, an African American higher education assistance organization, has a "commitment to providing financial assistance to deserving students, raising operating funds for member colleges and universities, and supplying technical assistance to member institutions remains unchanged."

College and University Personnel Association (CUPA): "This influential group is committed to promoting the effective management and development of human resources in higher education."

Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC):  CLAC "is an organization comprised of fifty-eight of the top liberal arts colleges in the United States. The group evolved from meetings of college presidents in 1985 and 1986 at Oberlin College and has
focused on the uses of computing and related technologies in the service of the liberal arts mission."

Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA): "COSSA represents the needs and interests of social and behavioral scientists; educates federal officials about social and behavioral science; informs the science community about relevant federal policies; and cooperates with other science and education groups in pursuit of common goals."

Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL): "CAEL is a national organization dedicated to expanding lifelong learning opportunities for adults. Through collaboration with educational institutions, industry, government, and labor, CAEL promotes learning as a tool to empower people and organizations."

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE): "The purposes of CASE are to develop and foster sound relationships between member educational institutions and their constituencies; to provide training programs, products, and services in the areas of alumni relations, communications, and philanthropy; to promote diversity within these professions; and to provide a strong force for the advancement and support of education worldwide."

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS): CAS was created to establish, disseminate, and advocate professional standards and guidelines on a nationwide basis for higher education programs and services.

Council of Graduate Schools (CGS): "The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) is dedicated to the improvement and advancement of graduate education. Its members are colleges and universities engaged in research, scholarship and the preparation of candidates for advanced degrees."

Council of Independent Colleges (CIC): "The Council of Independent Colleges is an association of independent colleges and universities that work together to support college leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance private higher education's contributions to society."

Council on Law in Higher Education (CLHE): "CLHE is an independent nonprofit organization devoted to research, analysis, and education on issues in higher education law and policy."

Education Commission of the States (ECS): "The mission of the Education Commission of the States is to help state leaders identify, develop and implement public policy for education that addresses current and future needs of a learning society."

Education Trust: "The Education Trust promotes high academic achievement for all students, at all levels—kindergarten through college."

Foundation for Independent Higher Education (FIHE): FIHE is "committed to strategically linking the corporate and philanthropic objectives of business and industry with the strengths and opportunities provided by a national network of private colleges and universities ...."

Higher Education Processes network (HEPROC): "HEPROC is a community of 2200 educators in 40 countries, serving each other as networking partners. With over a dozen forums covering specialized subjects, HEPROC can help with your research and informational needs."

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU): "In 1986, a small group of educators banded together to discuss funding
opportunities for their institutions of higher education, which served a large number of Hispanics."

International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA): IACLEA "advances public safety for educational institutions by providing educational resources, advocacy and professional development."

National ACademic ADvising Association (NACADA): "Members represent higher education institutions across the spectrum of Carnegie college classifications and include professional advisors/counselors, faculty, administrators, and students whose responsibilities include academic advising."

NAFSA - Association of International Educators: "The Association sets and upholds standards of good practice, and provides professional education and training that strengthen institutional programs and services related to international educational exchange."

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC): NACAC "is an education association of secondary school counselors, college and university admission officers and counselors and related individuals who work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education."

National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS):  NACUFS is "the trade association for foodservice professionals at over 600 institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and abroad."

National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA):  "The Association's purpose is to enhance legal assistance to colleges and universities by educating attorneys and administrators to the nature of campus legal issues."

National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO): "NACUBO's mission is to anticipate the issues affecting higher education and to promote sound management and financial administration of colleges and universities."

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE): NACE is the leading source of information for career services practitioners on college campuses who advise students and alumni in career development and the employment process and for human resources professionals who recruit and hire college graduates.

National Association of Educational Buyers, Inc. (NAEB):  We are the professional association dedicated to serving higher education by providing those with purchasing responsibility with the specialized information they must have.

National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO): "We, here at NAFEO, continue to advocate, communicate, and educate, state and federal governments, corporate and general America, about the vital roles HBCUs continue to play in the new millennuim."

National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU): "NAICU’s primary objective is to help its members by informing the public and government about the accomplishments and concerns of independent higher education."

National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE): NAPEHE "is an organization for professionals in higher education who have a variety of teaching, research, coaching and management responsibilities in physical
education ...."

National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO): "NASBO is the instrument through which the states collectively are advancing state budget practices. As the chief financial advisors to our nation’s governors, NASBO members are active participants in the public policy discussions at the state level."

National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC): "The association's overriding mission is to support high-quality public higher education and its member institutions as they perform their traditional teaching, research and public service roles."

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NAFSAA): "NASFAA is an association of colleges, universities, career schools, and others with an interest in the effective administration of student financial aid programs. The Association does not provide financial aid to students."

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA): "The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) is the leading national association for college and university student affairs administrators."

National Association for Women in Education (NAWE): "NAWE's mission is to address issues in higher education, with particular attention to the interests, scholarship, and advancement of women educators and students."

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): The NCAA "is the organization through which the nation's colleges and universities speak and act on athletics matters at the national level."

National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL): "The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization dedicated to serving the lawmakers and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories."

National Consortium of Directors of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Resources in Higher Education: The Consortium offers information of use to those who work with college and university students.

National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA): "NCURA, founded in 1959, is an organization of individuals with professional interests in the administration of sponsored programs (research, education and training), primarily at colleges and universities...."

National Governors' Association (NGA): "NGA is the only bipartisan national organization of, by, and for the nations' Governors."

National Orientation Directors Association (NODA): NODA "is committed to providing services related to new student programs in institutions of higher education. NODA views orientation as an ongoing and multi-faceted transition process which involves academic, intellectual, and personal development."

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP): SCUP is the only association focused on the promotion, advancement, and application of effective planning in higher education.

Society of Research Administrators (SRA): SRA "is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the profession and
improving the efficiency and effectiveness of research administration."

State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO): SHEEO is a "nationwide association of the chief executive officers serving statewide coordinating boards and governing boards of postsecondary education.  Its objectives include developing the interest of the states in supporting quality higher education, and promoting the importance of state planning and coordination as the most effective mens of gaining public confidence in higher education."

United States Student Association (USSA): The USSA "is committed to increasing access to higher education.  As the country's oldest and largest national student organization we have been a continuous voice for students on Capitol Hill, in the White House, and in the Department of Education since 1947.

University and College Ombuds Association (UCOA): UCOA "is an international organization of persons who perform the ombuds function in universities and colleges and individuals affiliated with institutes of higher learning who are interested in ombuds practice."
    (see also, U.S. Ombudsman Association - for public sector offices)

University Continuing Education Association (UCEA): "As the principal US organization for continuing higher education, the Association assists institutions of higher learning and affiliated nonprofit organizations to increase access through a wide array of educational programs and services."

Washington Higher Education Secretariat  (WHES): The Secretariat "was formed on October 5, 1962 to serve as a forum for the chief executive officers in the higher education association community.... The American Council on Education is the coordinating and convening body for the Secretariat and provides a forum for discussion on education issues of national and local importance."