American Association of State Colleges and Universities
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| Formation | 1951 |
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| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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Membership
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Over 400 |
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President
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Muriel A. Howard |
| Website | aascu.org |
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) is an organization of state-supported colleges and universities that offer degree programs leading to bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees. AASCU grew out of the Association of Teacher Education Institutions that had been organized in 1951 to serve public comprehensive institutions. Most of the original member institutions began as single purpose institutions, most commonly normal schools.
Members of AASCU work to extend higher education to all citizens, including those who have been traditionally underrepresented on college campuses. By delivering America’s promise by being stewards of education, these institutions fulfill the expectations of a public university by working for the public good through education and engagement, thereby improving the lives of people in their community, their region and their state. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities represents nearly 420 public colleges, universities and systems of higher education throughout the United States and its territories.
AASCU's current president is Muriel A. Howard, former president of Buffalo State College and a former vice president of the University at Buffalo.
AASCU has a fivefold purpose, as follows:
AASCU's public policy agenda focuses on promoting four general principles, including the following:
In 1998, AASCU's African American presidents came together to start the Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) — a program that prepares individuals traditionally underrepresented in the highest ranks of higher education for future leadership roles, particularly college and university presidencies. MLI involves both a four-day intensive program and a yearlong partnership between a protégé and a mentor, who is a current or former president or chancellor. MLI grooms the protégés for leadership by helping them to develop the skills, gain a philosophical overview, and build a network necessary to advance to the presidency.
In 2003, AASCU partnered with the New York Times to found the American Democracy Project (ADP). With over 220 member institutions, ADP is a multi-campus initiative focused on higher education’s role in preparing graduates to become the next generation of informed, engaged citizens who are committed to being active, involved members of their communities. ADP has furthered this goal through five national and 11 regional meetings, in addition to a national assessment project, campus audits, speaker series, and recognition and award series. Further, it has sponsored specific days of action and reflection, and several campus initiatives, including voter registration and education, and curriculum revision and projects. To promote civic education and awareness, ADP has also sponsored the Civic Engagement in Action Series.
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