Mission Statement

AAHEA is the membership organization that serves its members, other individuals, communities, and institutions in the higher education community by building their capacity as learners and leaders and increasing their effectiveness in a complex, interconnected world.

To pursue these aims, AAHEA · Envisions and articulates agendas for change· Contributes to systemic improvement in higher education · Convenes forums for constructive conversations about difficult issues · Advocates learning practices that help individuals and institutions benefit from diversity · Documents and promotes multiple forms of scholarship · Enables institutions to achieve their evolving missions · Collaborates with individuals and organizations engaged in complementary work · Disseminates the body of knowledge on teaching and learning · Sets standards and oversees education · Provides accreditation across the board  · To be the number one soure worldwide for all higher educational infomation