American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) supports and promotes its member colleges through policy initiatives, innovative programs, research and information and strategic outreach to business and industry and the national news media.

American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU) provides a forum to explore the external connections that educate students and the role of public institutions which entails interaction with educational, civic, and economic leadership.

American College Personnel Association (ACPA) is the leading comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery.

American Council on Education (ACE) is the nation's coordinating higher education association and seeks to advance the interests and goals of higher and adult education in a changing environment.

American Society for Quality (ASQ) is a quality improvement organization whose members have initiated most of the quality methods used throughout the world, including statistical process control, quality cost measurement and control, total quality management, failure analysis, and zero defects.

APPA is an international association dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and promoting the quality of educational facilities.

Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I) is a professional association dedicated to supporting and promoting the collegiate residential experience.

Association of College Unions International (ACUI) states that its core purpose is to be the leader in advancing campus and community builders.

Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is a professional association of institutional researchers, planners, and decision-makers from higher education institutions around the world.

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) is a scholarly society that is dedicated to higher education as a field of study.

Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), founded in 1887, is the nation’s oldest higher education association and is dedicated to supporting excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is the professional organization for advancement of professionals at all levels who work in alumni relations, communications, and development.

International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to promoting excellence in the management of facilities.

National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) is a nonprofit professional organization representing chief administrative and financial officers at more than 2,100 colleges and universities across the country.

National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) has represented private colleges and universities since 1976 on policy issues with the federal government.

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) is an association focused on the promotion, advancement, and application of effective planning in higher education.

Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) is a voice for student affairs administration, policy, and practice and seeks to enhance student learning and development.