Associations and Organizations of Colleges and Universities
Universities and colleges in the world today are diverse, from secondary institutions offering bachelor's, graduate, and professional degrees, to community, junior, or technical colleges offering local access, low cost schooling, and associate degrees. Universities are geared toward undergraduate and graduate students, and offer alumni associations, formal and informal learning, and access to educational networks. Community colleges are funded publicly and are often organized to provide support to the educational needs of the local community. Many associations and organizations are linked to the secondary education community, including business, technology, further education, and community service groups. The links below refer to associations and organizations affiliated with colleges and universities.
American Association for Higher Education
Browse the American Association for Higher Education for information on their work to improve higher education standards, including news and publications.
American Council on Education Network
Browse American Council on Education Network for information on their work geared to leadership and advocacy for secondary education.
American Mock Trial Association
Check American Mock Trial Association for information on teaching undergraduate students about the judicial system including, news, fees, dates, and registration.
Association for Christian Higher Education, Australia
Browse Association for Christian Higher Education, Australia for information assisting students and others involved in Christian higher education in Australia.
Association for Support of Graduate Students
Check Association for Support of Graduate Students with information on publications, email discussions, and writing templates from this support service for students.
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Browse Association of American Colleges and Universities for information geared to advancing liberal arts in higher education, with news.
Association of University Teachers, United Kingdom
Check Association of University Teachers for information on efforts for educational professionalism, with legal and economic issues, campaign news, and more.
Australian Higher Education Industrial Association, Australia
Browse Australian Higher Education Industrial Association, Australia for information on efforts regarding industrial interests of higher education, including member news.
Close Up Foundation
Browse Close Up Foundation for the latest news on this organization's activities and programs, with membership details.
Council of Graduate Schools
Check Council of Graduate Schools for information on research and advocacy for graduate school, including online research engine, news, and more.
Dusseldorp Skills Forum, Australia
Browse Dusseldorp Skills Forum, Australia for information on public interest relations between schools, industry, and higher education, including reports, news, and more.
European Council of International Schools, United Kingdom
Check European Council of International Schools, UK for information on education conferences, teaching positions, and news on efforts to promote education.
Institute for Higher Education Policy
Check Institute for Higher Education Policy for news on current topics, including reports, and project updates for the New Millennium Project, with related links.
National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education
Browse National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education for information on publications, selected reports, and more.
National Council for Higher Education
Check National Council for Higher Education for information on assisting members in the National Education Association, with news and more.
Scottish Further Education Unit, Scotland, United Kingdom
Check Scottish Further Education Unit, Scotland, UK for news, events, conferences, publications and more to support further education in Scotland.
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana: Association of American Universities
Browse Tulane University, New Orleans, LA: Associations of American Universities, an advocacy group supporting higher education, for news, links, and publications.
United States Department of Education: Office of Postsecondary Education
Check the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education for information on legislation concerning higher education concerns, with news, links, and more.
University of Leeds, England, United Kingdom: National Committee of Inquiry into Higher Education
Check University of Leeds, UK for the report assessing universities and educational facilities throughout the United Kingdom.
University of Missouri, Kansas City: National Association for Developmental Education
Browse University of Missouri, Kansas City's National Association for Developmental Education, with information on goals, activities, and services.