Initiative
Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX)
The Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDEX) is an online platform connecting the people, resources, and practices advancing democratic engagement across higher education.
2027 AAC&U Annual Meeting
Higher Education at 250: Purpose, Trust, and Transformation
Join leaders and changemakers from higher education and beyond to explore how colleges and universities can rebuild public trust, strengthen their service to the public good, and equip students to navigate complexity and difference.
Award
Now Accepting Nominations: K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award
Nominate a graduate student whose work demonstrates a commitment to equity, innovative teaching and learning, and community engagement.
Workshop\
Authentic Assessment with VALUE Rubrics
This hands-on workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of VALUE rubrics to improve your assessment practices, understand student learning, and inform evidence-based teaching and learning changes.
Webinar\
OER as a High-Impact Practice: From Research to Action
Discover what new research on OER means for student success—and how you can use the findings to advocate for open education on your campus.
Webinar Series\
Grow as a Trusted Leader
Join AAC&U's "Leadership Week" for four free webinars exploring practical strategies for building trust, strengthening collaboration, and leading through change.
Workshop\
Hacking the VALUE Rubrics
Join us for this online workshop to customize VALUE rubrics for your course, program, or institution. Make assessment meaningful and impactful while prioritizing essential learning outcomes.
Institute\
Advancing Public Trust Leadership Institute
This conference brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to share practical tools, innovative models, and sustainable strategies for embedding global learning into institutional missions.
Conference\
Conference on Learning and Student Success
CLASS brings together higher education leaders, educators, and practitioners to address the most pressing challenges facing learning and student success.
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AAC&U serves as a catalyst and facilitator for innovations that improve educational quality and equity and that support the success of all students.
Areas of Focus
Although each campus has a unique mission and culture, institutions across higher education face similar challenges and emerging trends. AAC&U serves our members by providing programs and events, resources and research, and campus-based projects focused on their top priorities.
Become an AAC&U Member
Membership is open to US and international higher education institutions as well as state systems and agencies, other organizations, and individuals.