American Association of State Colleges and Universities
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(May 2024)
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| Formation | 1951 |
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| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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Membership
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Nearly 350 |
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President
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Charles L. Welch |
| Website | aascu.org |
TheAmerican Association of State Colleges and Universities(AASCU) is anorganizationof state-supported colleges and universities that offer degree programs leading tobachelor's,master'sordoctoraldegrees. AASCU grew out of theAssociation of Teacher Education Institutionsthat had been organized in 1951 to serve public comprehensive institutions. Most of the original member institutions began as single-purpose institutions, most commonlynormal schools.
Since January 2024, the association has been led by Charles L. Welch, former president of the Arkansas State University System.
Purpose
[edit]The AASCU has a four-fold purpose:[1]
- To promote appreciation and support for public higher education and the distinctive contributions of our member colleges and universities;
- To analyze public policy, and to advocate for member institutions and the students they serve;
- To provide policy leadership and program support to strengthen academic quality, promote access and inclusion, and facilitate educational innovation; and
- To create professional development opportunities for institutional leaders, especially presidents, chancellors and their spouses.
Membership
[edit]There are nearly 350 member institutions of AASCU.
References
[edit]- ^"Our Organization".AASCU. Retrieved2024-05-14.
