Higher Education Associations

Organizations whose members are colleges, universities and other postsecondary institutions and/or individuals such as university presidents, academic administrators and faculty leaders who work in these settings who have affiliated for the purpose of planning and implementing effective educational programs as a means of strengthening their institutions, promoting mutual interests, participating in education and training conferences, subscribing to educational journals and other publications, interacting with other professionals and taking advantage of other opportunities for personal and professional development. Higher education associations may also conduct legislative advocacy with the objective of having an impact on educational policy at all levels; monitor national issues and trends; collect, analyze and disseminate information to members; and help member institutions achieve the highest possible standards of educational quality.