# APLU > APLU undertakes a wide array of projects and initiatives along with its members while providing a forum for public higher education leaders to work collaboratively to better meet the challenges and opportunities facing public universities. Generated by Atlas for WP. This llms.txt file is a site index for AI assistants and language models. ## Pages - [CLA Organizational and Operational Guidelines](https://www.aplu.org/councils/council-on-legal-affairs/cla-organizational-and-operational-guidelines.md): I. Purpose: In agreement with the purpose of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), the central purpose of the Council on Legal… - [Jean Ann Fischer Early Career Impact Award](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/jean-ann-fischer-early-career-impact-award.md): The Board on Health and Human Sciences Jean Ann Fischer Early Career Impact Award recognizes an outstanding early-career faculty member who is making a… - [New Provosts Programming](https://www.aplu.org/councils/academic-affairs/new-provosts-programming.md): The CAA Executive Committee offers a variety of programs throughout the year designed to support new and interim provosts as they transition into their… - [Public and Land-Grant Universities Celebrating America’s 250th](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/250timeline.md): As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, this timeline highlights defining achievements from APLU member universities that have shaped and advanced… - [USU Board of Directors](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/usu-leadership/usu-board-of-directors.md): USU is led by presidents and chancellors of America's leading urban public research universities. The board of directors governs and sets policy for the… - [CIMA Meetings & Events](https://www.aplu.org/information-measurement-analysis/cima-presentations.md): CIMA provides a forum around effective and efficient use of data to guide campus planning and decision making. The topics and content of the… - [2024 APLU Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2024-aplu-annual-report.md): Download the 2024 APLU Annual Report Letter from APLU President Mark Becker: I am pleased to share the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’… - [CLA Executive Committee](https://www.aplu.org/councils/council-on-legal-affairs/cla-executive-committee.md): Officers William E. Thro, Chair, Council on Legal Affairs, 2026 Allison Newhart, Chair-Elect, to serve as Chair in 2027 Class of 2028 Lucy France,… - [CLA Meetings](https://www.aplu.org/councils/council-on-legal-affairs/cla-meetings.md): The Council on Legal Affairs will convene for their first summer meeting in Washington, DC. The meeting is scheduled for July 21 and 22,… - [Council on Legal Affairs](https://www.aplu.org/councils/council-on-legal-affairs.md): The Council on Legal Affairs (CLA), which is comprised of the senior-most legal affairs officers of member institutions, will provide chief legal officers, typically… - [Join the Commission on International Initiatives](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/join-the-commission-on-international-initiatives.md): The Commission on International Initiatives (CII) engages campus leaders on a wide range of topics, including global research, economic development, and Federal policies related… - [Commission on International Initiatives Operating Guidelines](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/cii-executive-committee/commission-on-international-initiatives-operating-guidelines.md): Jump to: ARTICLE I. Purpose ARTICLE II. Membership ARTICLE III. Organization ARTICLE IV. Meetings ARTICLE V. Elections ARTICLE V. Amendments ARTICLE I. Purpose The… - [Apply for the Malone International Leadership Award](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/malone-international-leadership-award/apply-for-the-malone-international-leadership-award.md): Jump to: Purpose and Outline Track I: Innovation (2026 Award Cycle) Track II: Impact (2027 Award Cycle) Nomination Requirements Award Timeline and Review Process… - [2025 Annual Meeting Highlights](https://www.aplu.org/meetings-and-events/annual-meeting/2025-annual-meeting-highlights.md): The 2025 APLU Annual Meeting, held November 9–11 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, brought together senior public university leaders for three days of substantive… - [USU Advisory Council](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/usu-leadership/usu-advisory-council.md): David Schuler Executive Director, The School Superintendents Association Amy Shields Executive Director, ACCE Foundation & Vice President, Programs, Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives… - [Meet the Chair of the USU Board](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/usu-leadership/meet-the-chair-of-the-usu-board.md): Jennifer Cowley is the first female president of The University of Texas at Arlington and the 10th overall. She is also a professor of… - [USU History](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/usu-history.md): USU History Download - [USU Strategic Plan](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/usu-strategic-plan.md): Urban-serving universities are uniquely positioned at the intersection of postsecondary education, economic mobility, and community transformation. As institutions rooted in and accountable to their… - [Council on Research Awards](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/council-on-research-awards.md): The Council on Research (COR) administers two award programs: the APLU Public Impact Research Award and a council-level award specific to COR. . 2026… - [Council of 1890 University Presidents Executive Officers](https://www.aplu.org/councils/1890-universities/1890s-officers.md): Pictured from left to right: Dr. Mark Brown , Member-at-large , Tuskegee University (2025-2027); Dr. Heidi Anderson , Immediate Past Chair , University of… - [APS Innovative Teaching Award Winners](https://www.aplu.org/members/awards/aps-innovative-teaching-awards/aps-innovative-teaching-awards-winners.md): 2025-2026 Winners Inter-Institutional Awards Applying Game-Design Processes to Innovate Food Safety Dr. Valentina Trinetta of Kansas State University and Dr. Matheus Cezarotto of New… - [CSA Fellowship Program](https://www.aplu.org/councils/student-affairs/csa-fellowship-program.md): APLU's Council on Student Affairs (CSA) Fellowship Program develops leaders working with or aspiring to be Senior Student Affairs Officers (SSAOs). Through APLU’s network,… - [2023 APLU Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2023-aplu-annual-report.md): Download the 2023 APLU Annual Report Letter from APLU President Mark Becker: I am pleased to share the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’… - [CAA Executive Committee](https://www.aplu.org/councils/academic-affairs/caa-executive-committee.md): The Council on Academic Affairs usually meets twice a year; at the members-only Summer Meeting at a site of CAA's choosing, and at the… - [2025 Academic Programs Staff Development Workshop](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/academic-programs-section/2025-academic-programs-staff-development-workshop.md): The 2025 Academic Programs Staff Development Workshop was held in Tucson, AZ on February 10-12, 2025 . This workshop is designed to enhance expertise… - [Outstanding Engagement Award](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/outstanding-engagement-award.md): The Purpose of the Board on Health and Human Sciences Outstanding Engagement Award is to recognize an individual who is a "campus based" or… - [Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/ellen-swallow-richards-public-service-award.md): The Board on Health and Human Sciences Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award honors a nationally recognized leader who has a significant history of… - [test](https://www.aplu.org/test-2.md) - [APLU Councils & Commissions](https://www.aplu.org/aplu-councils-commissions.md): APLU is the only presidential higher education association that engages with public research universities’ entire senior leadership teams. Councils APLU’s councils enable senior public… - [COR 2023 Meetings](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-meetings/cor-2023-meetings.md): 2023 COR Summer Meeting at Dalhousie University June 25 – June 28, 2023 Slides are now available using the following links: Day 1 Slides… - [2022 APLU Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2022-annual-report.md): Download the 2022 APLU Annual Report Emerging from the pandemic over the past year has presented an array of challenges and opportunities for the… - [Examples of Native American & Indigenous People Campus Initiatives](https://www.aplu.org/submit-your-institutions-native-american-indigenous-people-campus-initiatives.md): Submit your institution's examples of Native American & Indigenous People campus initiatives. - [Submit a Member Spotlight](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/member-spotlight/submit-a-member-spotlight.md): To include your institution in APLU's library of member spotlights, please email publicaffairs@aplu.org with the following information (Note: submissions may be edited for space… - [APLU Annual Meeting: Registration for Media Credentials](https://www.aplu.org/aplu-annual-meeting-registration-for-media-credentials.md): Loading… - [CFA Resources](https://www.aplu.org/councils/academic-affairs/committee-on-faculty-affairs/cfa-resources.md): 2023 Annual Faculty Affairs Retreat (AFAR) 2023 AFAR Agenda AFAR Welcome Presentation Faculty Affairs: The Next Generation Addressing Academic Bullying: Variety is the Key… - [Council on Strategic Communications Playbooks](https://www.aplu.org/councils/strategic-communications/council-on-strategic-communications-playbooks.md): Effectively Leveraging AI in University Communications and Marketing Public and land-grant university communications and marketing leaders face an array of questions and challenges when… - [Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award](https://www.aplu.org/members/awards/peter-mcpherson-lifetime-achievement-award.md): Purpose : The Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual whose career has been dedicated to the service and leadership of public and… - [APLU Morning News Scan Sign-Up](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/aplu-morning-news-scan-sign-up.md): APLU's Morning News Scan is a daily digest of articles important to public university leaders. Fill out the form below to subscribe. Subscribe *… - [APLU Boilerplate](https://www.aplu.org/aplu-boilerplate.md): APLU is a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. - [2023 Academic Programs Staff Development Workshop](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/academic-programs-section/2023-academic-programs-staff-development-workshop.md): Academic programs staff provide support services and programming vital to students and faculty in their respective colleges. Such activities include but are not limited… - [USU Members](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/usu-members.md): USU members are public urban research universities that are located in metropolitan areas with populations of 100,000 or greater. They enroll 10 or more… - [Council on Research Leadership](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/council-on-research-leadership.md): COR Leadership The Council on Research is led by an Executive Committee comprised of three cohorts of senior research officers, those at the Vice… - [COR Research Leader Fellowship Program](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-research-leader-fellowship-program.md): APLU’s Council on Research (COR) Research Leader Fellowship Program is designed to provide training and skill development for individuals who work closely in various… - [COR Listserv](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-listserv.md): Listserv Guidelines The Council on Research (COR) seeks to serve our members as leaders in their university and community by creating a trusted, connected… - [CGA Meetings and Events](https://www.aplu.org/councils/governmental-affairs/meetings-and-events.md): 2027 Meetings and Events: CGA Executive Committee Retreat Chair: Leanne Hotek (University of Iowa) January 20-21, 2027 Washington, DC | APLU Office Dinner on… - [2022 COR Summer Meeting at Portland State University](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-meetings/2022-cor-summer-meeting-at-portland-state-university.md): June 21-24, 2022 in Portland, Oregon Meeting Agenda & Resources & Presentations With deepest appreciation for serving as the host for the COR Summer… - [test](https://www.aplu.org/test.md): [get_new_home_tabs] - [2021 APLU Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2021-aplu-annual-report.md): Download the 2021 APLU Annual Report The past year has been filled with both exceptional challenges as well as unique opportunities for the public… - [CFERR Library](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/cferr-library.md) - [CGA Library](https://www.aplu.org/councils/governmental-affairs/cga-library.md): Featured Publications - [Malone International Leadership Award](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/malone-international-leadership-award.md): Michael P. Malone The Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award was established in 2000 to provide national recognition for a career of outstanding contributions… - [Office of Urban Initiatives](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-urban-initiatives.md) - [Office of Research Policy](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-stem-education-research-policy.md) - [Office of Public Affairs](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-public-affairs.md) - [International, Community, & Economic Engagement](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-international-community-and-economic-engagement.md) - [Office of Information Technology](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-information-technology.md) - [Office of Governmental Affairs](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-governmental-affairs.md) - [Office of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-food-agriculture-and-natural-resources-programs.md) - [Office of Economic Development & Community Engagement](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-economic-development-community-engagement.md) - [Office of Digital Transformation for Student Success](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-digital-transformation-for-student-success.md) - [Office of Data and Policy Analysis](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-data-and-policy-analysis.md) - [Office of Academic Affairs](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/who-we-are/offices-and-staff/office-of-academic-affairs.md) - [Why Public Urban Research Universities?](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/why.md): Urban‐serving institutions represent 68 percent of colleges and universities in the United States and serve 20 million students, making their campuses essential for implementing… - [USU Leadership](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/usu-leadership.md): Board of Directors The Coalition of Urban Serving Universities is governed by a Board of Directors made up of presidents and chancellors from the… - [USU Initiatives](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities/student-success.md): Leveraging Data to Enhance Impact at USUs To ensure access to postsecondary education, expand student success, increase degree and certification rates, enhance meaningful employment… - [BHHS Awards](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards.md): Nominations for BHHS awards will be accepted 8/1/26-10/1/26. Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award The Board on Health and Human Sciences Ellen Swallow Richards… - [Commitment to Free Speech](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/commitment-to-free-speech.md): APLU Statement on Public Universities’ Commitment to Free Speech April 2018 Free speech is the lifeblood of our democracy. It is the foundation of… - [Membership Criteria / By Laws](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/membership-criteria-by-laws.md): Article I. Principal Office and Registered Agent Principle Office. The principal office of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, a nonprofit corporation incorporated… - [CSA Meetings](https://www.aplu.org/councils/student-affairs/csa-meetings.md): Summer Meeting 2027 CSA Summer Forum June 28 - 30, 2027 Atlanta, Georgia 2026 CSA Huddles Series Upcoming Huddles The Perils of Technology October… - [CSA Meetings](https://www.aplu.org/csa-meetings.md) - [Benefits of Membership](https://www.aplu.org/about-us/benefits-of-membership.md): redirect to file - [Rules of Operation](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-natural-resources/rules-of-operation.md): ARTICLE I - Purpose ARTICLE II - Membership ARTICLE III - Organization ARTICLE IV - Meetings ARTICLE V - Amendments ARTICLE I - PURPOSE… - [Rules of Operation](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-oceans-atmosphere-climate/rules-of-operation.md): Article I - Mission and Objectives Article II. Membership and Fees Article III. Organization Artilce IV. Committees of the Board Article V. Meetings Article… - [BOAC Executive Committee](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-oceans-atmosphere-climate/boac-executive-committee.md): Board on Oceans, Atmosphere and Climate Officers (2020) - Three-year terms Members of the executive committee shall serve for three-year terms, with terms of… - [Malone International Leadership Award Winners](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/malone-international-leadership-award/past-winners.md): The Commission on International Initiatives (CII) is pleased to have awarded the Malone International Leadership Award to the recipients below. 202 6 Award Recipient… - [Award Application Guidelines](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/malone-international-leadership-award/award-guidelines.md): The Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award provides national recognition for faculty and staff non-practitioners 1 who have made significant contributions to international education,… - [Undergraduate Research Mentor Award](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/undergraduate-research-mentor-award.md): The purpose of the Board on Health and Human Sciences Undergraduate Research Mentor Award is to recognize a faculty member in the health and… - [Lifetime Achievement Award](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/lifetime-achievement-award.md): The purpose of the Board on Health and Human Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award is to honor a nationally recognized leader who has a significant… - [2018 Award Winners](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/2018-award-winners.md): Lifetime Achievement Award Virginia Moxley Dean Emerita College of Human Ecology Kansas State University Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award Caroline Crocoll Director, Division… - [2017 Award Recipients](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/2017-award-recipients.md): Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award Catherine Woteki Former Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics U.S. Department of Agriculture Dean… - [2016 Award Recipients](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/2016-award-recipients.md): Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award Carol Kellett Executive Director Board on Human Sciences Dean Emeritus Kansas State University ​Lifetime Achievement Award Virginia Caples… - [2015 Award Recipients](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/2015-award-recipients.md): Celebrating Excellence in the Human Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Patricia Kain Knaub Oklahoma State University Regent's Service Professor & Dean Emerita College of… - [2014 Award Recipients](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences/bohs-leadership-fellows-and-awards/2014-award-recipients.md): Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award Barbara Thompson Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Director Office of Family Policy/ Children & Youth/Special… - [Virtual Huddle Resources](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/cii-resources/virtual-huddle-resources.md): Effective Storytelling: Communicating the Value of Internationalization on Our Campuses and Beyond (March 25, 2021) Socially Responsive Leadership for Post-Pandemic International Higher Education: Theoretical… - [CII Resources](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/cii-resources/cii-publications.md): CII Publications Resource Kit: Hosting Afghan Students and Scholars - 2021 Factors Influencing International Student Enrollment Growth and Decline: A Multi-Factor Analysis of 2… - [International Engagement Staff](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/staff.md) - [Commission on International Initiatives Meetings & Events](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/meetings-and-events.md): Upcoming CII Events 2026 CII Summer Meeting Sunday, August 2 - Tuesday, August 4, hosted by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in Mexico… - [International Advocacy Coordinating Committee (IACC)](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/iacc.md): The International Advocacy Coordinating Committee (IACC) is the advocacy subcommittee of the Commission on International Initiatives (CII ) . The advocacy priority areas of… - [CII Resources](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/cii-resources.md): Resource Kit: Hosting Afghan Students and Scholars - 2021 Factors Influencing International Student Enrollment Growth and Decline: A Multi-Factor Analysis of 2 Decades of… - [CII Executive Committee](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives/cii-executive-committee.md): As the strategic hub for global engagement in higher education, APLU’s Commission on International Initiatives (CII) is led by an Executive Committee comprised of… - [CIMA Spotlight](https://www.aplu.org/information-measurement-analysis/projects-and-initatives.md): CIMA has created our Member Spotlight to highlight our members and institutions across the country. Read below to see our spotlight from each newsletter!… - [Join CIMA](https://www.aplu.org/information-measurement-analysis/join-cima.md): CIMA was created as a new APLU commission in fall of 2014 to bring together leaders from across campuses – those who provide data… - [CIMA Committees](https://www.aplu.org/information-measurement-analysis/executive-committee.md): CIMA Executive Committee The Executive Committee is responsible for guiding CIMA to identify key topics and activities that support evidence-based decision-making at public higher… - [Coalition of Urban Serving Universities](https://www.aplu.org/urban-serving-universities.md): Key Highlights A president‐led network of public urban research universities working to drive transformational institutional change. Supports a set of institutions as they plan… - [International Initiatives](https://www.aplu.org/international-initiatives.md): What is the Commission on International Initiatives? The Commission on International Initiatives (CII) engages campus leaders on a wide range of topics, including global… - [Commission on Information, Measurement, & Analysis (CIMA)](https://www.aplu.org/information-measurement-analysis.md): Purpose The Commission on Information, Measurement, and Analysis (CIMA) is one of the operational commissions of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).… - [Coronavirus](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/communications-resources/coronavirus.md): APLU COVID-19 Resources The outbreak of the coronavirus created a rapidly changing global health crisis and campus health officials are closely monitoring the situation.… - [Communications Resources](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/communications-resources.md) - [Council of Presidents](https://www.aplu.org/councils/presidents.md): The Council of Presidents is composed of the chief executives of member colleges and universities and systems. Under the organization of the council, chief… - [Resources](https://www.aplu.org/councils/presidents-and-chancellors-spouse-partners/resources.md): Survey of Presidential Partners The University of Minnesota's report, The Lives of Presidential Partners in Higher Education Institutions, is available here . University of… - [Annual Meeting Planning Committee](https://www.aplu.org/councils/presidents-and-chancellors-spouse-partners/planning-committee.md): The Planning Committee is made up of all members of the Executive Committee and chaired by the Chair of the Council. Additionally two to… - [CoR News (December 20, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-12-20-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSDecember 20, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff APLU Annual Meeting Wrap-Up APLU and AAU Issue Recommendations for Ensuring Public… - [CoR News (September 22, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-09-22-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSSeptember 22, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff Register for the 2017 APLU Annual Meeting – Price Increase after September… - [CoR News (August 28, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-08-28-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSAugust 28, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff R egistration Now Open for 2017 APLU Annual Meeting R evitalizing the… - [CoR News (August 10, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-08-10-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSAugust 10, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff CoR Summer Meeting Wrap-Up NIH "First In Human" Documentary on Discovery Channel… - [CoR News (July 7, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-07-07-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSJuly 7, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff CoR Summer Meeting Update CoR in the News New Facilities and Administrative… - [CoR News (June 15, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-06-15-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSJune 15, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff Letter to HHS Secretary Price and OMB Director Mulvaney on Facilities and… - [CoR News (May 15, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-05-15-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSMay 15, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff President Trump Signs FY2017 Omnibus Appropriations Bill A PLU, AAU, and COGR… - [CoR News (April 27, 2017)](https://www.aplu.org/councils/research/cor-news/2017-cor-news/2017-04-27-cor-news.md): CoR NEWSApril 27, 2017 To: APLU Council on ResearchFrom: APLU CoR Staff CoR in the News Registration Reminder for CoR Summer Meeting Registration Now… - 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The EC organizes sessions, meetings, and/or activities held during the APLU Annual Meeting and… - [Budget](https://www.aplu.org/councils/governmental-affairs/policy-issues-archive/budget.md): APLU monitors and scrutinizes federal agency and program budgets of relevance to the higher education and scientific research community. Each year, CGA staff track… - [Authorization Legislation](https://www.aplu.org/councils/governmental-affairs/policy-issues-archive/authorization-legislation.md): APLU staff regularly monitor and engage Congress on a range of authorization bills, from those related to innovation to student aid to patent reform.… - [Appropriations](https://www.aplu.org/councils/governmental-affairs/policy-issues-archive/appropriations.md): APLU staff closely follow the Congressional Appropriations process through both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The Appropriations section of the website… - [Council of Presidents’ & Chancellors’ Spouses/Partners](https://www.aplu.org/councils/presidents-and-chancellors-spouse-partners.md): About The Council is composed of the spouses and partners of the chief executive officers at member institutions. It facilitates communication among spouses, promotes… - [CGA Policy Issues](https://www.aplu.org/councils/governmental-affairs/policy-issues-archive.md): The Council of Governmental Affairs (CGA) generally organizes our activities around the broad categories of the federal budget; higher education, student aid, and research… - [CGA Task Forces and Teams](https://www.aplu.org/councils/governmental-affairs/about-cga/cga-task-forces-and-teams.md): We strongly encourage members of the CGA to join the task forces and teams of interest and importance to them and their institution. 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Institutional Membership Section 2. Delegates… - [Organizational Chart](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/organizational-chart.md) - [CFERR Executive Committee](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/executive-committee.md): Chair Kevin Howell Chancellor North Carolina State University Board on Agriculture Assembly J. (Ernie) Minton Dean, College of Agriculture Kansas State University Alternate: VACANT… - [CFERR Staff](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/cferr-staff.md) - [Board on Veterinary Medicine](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-veterinary-medicine.md): The Board on Veterinary Medicine (BVM) is a unit of the APLU Commission on Food, Environment, and Renewable Resources (CFERR). The membership of the… - [Board on Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climate (BOAC)](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-oceans-atmosphere-climate.md): The Board on Oceans, Atmosphere and Climate is one of five Boards of APLU's Commission on Food, Environment, and Renewable Resources (CFERR). As the… - [Board on Natural Resources](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-natural-resources.md): The Natural Resources Board focuses on university-based programs dealing with fish and wildlife, forests, minerals, water and related environmental issues and provides leadership in… - [Board on Health & Human Sciences](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-health-and-human-sciences.md): Representing the “Human" dimension of the “Sciences" The Board on Health and Human Sciences (BHHS), is an association of administrators of higher education units… - [BAC Minutes for Fiscal Year 2022](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/policy-board-of-directors/budget-and-advocacy-committee/bac-minutes.md): October 19, 2021 minutes September 21, 2021 minutes August 17, 2021 Minutes July 20, 2021 minutes June 15, 2021 Minutes May 18, 2021 Minutes… - [Communications and Marketing Committee (CMC)](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/policy-board-of-directors/communications-and-marketing-committee.md): The Communications and Marketing Committee (CMC) is a standing committee of APLU’s Board on Agriculture Assembly (BAA) Board of Directors. The CMC oversees and… - [Committee on Legislation and Policy (CLP)](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/policy-board-of-directors/committee-on-legislation-and-policy.md): The Committee on Legislation and Policy (CLP) is one of three standing committees of the Board on Agriculture (BAA) Board of Directors, and is… - [Budget and Advocacy Committee (BAC)](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/policy-board-of-directors/budget-and-advocacy-committee.md): Voting Members Chair Mike Boehm Vice President and Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln Advocacy Chair… - [BAA Board of Directors](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/policy-board-of-directors.md): The Board on Agriculture Assembly (BAA) Board of Directors (formerly Policy Board of Directors/PBD) takes appropriate action on key matters affecting the interests of… - [NARRU Strategic Plan](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-strategic-plan.md): Mission Vision Major Objectives Mission The purpose of our organization is to be a forum and unifying force for all faculty, students, staff, and… - [NARRU Past Presidents](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-past-presidents.md): Presidents of Non-land-grant Agricultural and Renewable Resources Universities 2023-2024 John Greathouse Northwest Missouri State University 2022-2023 James Prince California Polytechnic State University - San… - [NARRU Members](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-members.md): Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Angelo State University Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus Arkansas State University Arkansas Tech University California Polytechnic State University - San… - [Join NARRU](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-join-narru.md): Purpose of NARRU NARRU was formed to create a forum and unifying force for all faculty, staff, students and administrators of state funded public… - [NARRU Events](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-events.md): 2025 NARRU Annual Conference The 2025 NARRU Conference will be held from September 21st to September 23rd in Memphis, TN. You can register and… - [NARRU Bylaws](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-bylaws.md): Article I - Purpose Article II - Membership Article III - Officers Article IV - Permanent Committee Article V - Board of Directors Article… - [NARRU Board of Directors](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-board-of-directors.md): OFFICERS President Jim Prince Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo President Elect Robert Cox Texas Tech University Secretary Michelle Santiago University of Central Missouri Treasurer… - [NARRU Awards](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/narru/narru-awards.md): Since 2008, NARRU has given two awards each year, one to the Distinguished Young Educator and one to the Distinguished Educator. Distinguished Young Educator… - [National Cooperative Extension Awards](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/cooperative-extension-section/awards.md): The following awards are offered by the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) in partnership with USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.… - [ECOP Budget & Legislative Committee Archives](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/cooperative-extension-section/ecop-members/ecop-blc.md): 2022 ECOP Budget and Legislative Committee Minutes August 30 Attachments: CES FY2023 Appropriations Request May 10 Attachments: APLU BAA FY 2023 NIFA Priorities February… - [Cooperative Extension Regions](https://www.aplu.org/food-environment-and-renewable-resources/board-on-agriculture-assembly/cooperative-extension-section/ecop-members/regions.md): The Cooperative Extension Section, under the APLU Board on Agriculture Assembly, is structured in five regions. 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Mission and Purpose The Council on Student Affairs… - [CSA Committees](https://www.aplu.org/councils/student-affairs/csa-committees.md): The Council on Student Affairs hosts the Program Planning Committee which is designed to assist with the functioning of the Council and offer opportunities… - [Council on Student Affairs](https://www.aplu.org/councils/student-affairs.md): The Council on Student Affairs (CSA) comprises senior student affairs or student life officers from member institutions and university systems. The council provides forums… - [2020 APLU Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2020-aplu-annual-report.md): Download the 2020 Annual Report 2020 has been the most challenging for the public university community in memory. The pandemic has roiled every facet… - [2019 Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2019-annual-report.md): Download the Annual Report APLU is pleased to present its 2019 Annual Report . Our association and membership engaged in a wide array of… - [2018 APLU Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2018-annual-report.md): Download the Annual Report APLU is pleased to present its 2018 Annual Report . Our association and membership engaged in a wide array of… - [2017 Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2017-annual-report.md): Download the Annual Report APLU is pleased to present its 2017 Annual Report . Our association and membership engaged in a wide array of… - [2016 APLU Annual Report](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/annual-report/2016-annual-report.md): Download the Annual Report APLU is pleased to present its 2016 Annual Report . 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Explore APLU's History Video Spotlight:… ## Posts - [Washington Update](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/09/16/washington-update-190.md): APLU Submits Comments on U.S. Department of Education’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Reforming Accreditation On September 17, APLU submitted extensive comments in response… - [How Florida Atlantic University is Connecting Research, Talent, and Opportunity](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/09/11/how-florida-atlantic-university-is-connecting-research-talent-and-opportunity.md): By Adam Hasner Adam Hasner is President of Florida Atlantic University. At Florida Atlantic, innovation and economic development are not separate initiatives, but a… - [Washington Update](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/09/02/washington-update-189.md): Stopgap Funding Measure with Short-Term Block of Uniform Guidance Heads to President Trump for Signature Ahead of the end of the federal fiscal year… - [Apply by September 28: APLU-led Calculus 1 Grant Seeking Institutions](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/08/31/apply-by-september-28-aplu-led-calculus-1-grant-seeking-institutions.md): APLU is seeking member institutions interested in participating in a grant-funded opportunity to strengthen calculus instruction and improve student outcomes through faculty-led course coordination.… - [Washington Update](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/08/19/washington-update-188.md): Coalition Files Lawsuit Challenging U.S. Department of Homeland Security Duration of Status Regulation On August 18, a coalition of eight organizations filed a complaint… - [APLU 2026 Council and Commission Meeting Highlights](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/08/19/aplu-2026-council-and-commission-meeting-highlights.md): APLU council and commissions recently completed their summer meetings. APLU councils convene university leaders with comparable titles, working in similar positions, to address critical… - [It’s Time to Close Gaps in Higher Education Outcomes Data](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/08/18/its-time-to-close-gaps-in-higher-education-outcomes-data.md): When assessing which college to attend or what major to pursue, students should have easy access to data on the graduation and earnings outcomes… - [Washington Update](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/08/05/washington-update-187.md): APLU Issues Statement on U.S. Department of Education Letter to University Presidents On August 3, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) put out a… - [APLU Raises Concerns to Proposed Changes to Uniform Guidance and Offers Better Approach ](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/07/22/aplu-raises-concerns-to-proposed-changes-to-uniform-guidance-and-offers-better-approach.md): On July 13, APLU submitted a comment letter in response to the White House Office for Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed rule on “Uniform… - [Washington Update](https://www.aplu.org/news-and-media/blog/2026/07/22/washington-update-186.md): Appropriations Update Ahead of the end of the fiscal year on September 30, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution that extends government…