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The American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) was founded in 1970 in Buffalo, New York.
The Association is chartered as a non-profit, educational organization in compliance with the laws of the State of New York. |
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The American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) was founded in 1970 in Buffalo, New York. The Association is chartered as a non-profit, educational organization in compliance with the laws of the State of New York.
AAUA was established as - and remains - a professional organization.
Membership in AAUA is open to any individual interested in higher education leadership and administration. The AAUA membership includes presidents, deans, directors, department chairpersons, and individuals working in a variety of other administrative positions. A special membership category is open to individuals retired from the profession, and another serves students preparing for careers in university administration.
The chief executive officer of the Association is the Executive Director.
Approximately 500 college and university administrators in the United States and several foreign countries currently hold membership in AAUA. The association works actively to:
- Promote the professional development of individuals engaged in the administration of higher education.
- Establish ethical and professional standards for administrators and institutions of higher education.
- Cultivate the mutuality of interests of those engaged in or concerned with the administration of higher education.
- Represent locally or nationally the interests of members of AAUA in the affairs of institutions of higher education.
AAUA has developed and promoted a widely-respected policy document: AAUA "Professional Standards for Administrators in Higher Education." The Association publishes a quarterly member newsletter, Communiqué.
The Association sponsors a National Assembly each year in November. The Assembly attracts administrators from all levels from all over the world and includes scholarly presentations and review of major areas of concern to the AAUA membership.
While membership in AAUA is individually focused, the association does provide for institutionally-supported memberships, with disciounted rates to academic institutions that sponsor five or more members. (See our membership for more information).
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