American Association of State Colleges and Universities

American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Formation1961
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
LocationUnited States
Membersover 500
President
Charles L. Welch
Websiteaascu.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 1961 to serve public comprehensive institutions. Most of the original member institutions began as single-purpose institutions, most commonly normal schools.

In 2009, the association chose its first African American and first woman president: Muriel A. Howard, and she led the association until January 2018.

Since January 2024, the association has been led by Charles L. Welch, former president of the Arkansas State University System.

Purpose

The AASCU has a four-fold purpose:

Membership

There are over 300 member institutions of AASCU. AASCU represents the sector of 500 regional public universities.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Muriel A. Howard". Academic Search. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "AASCU Names First Black President". EDU Ledger. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Our Organization". AASCU. Retrieved 2024-05-14.