Members & Affiliations
External organization memberships let us collaborate with and learn from professionals around the world. We actively participate in the regional, national, and international organizations listed below.
The Division of Student Affairs actively participates in the regional and national organizations listed below.
American Association of Notaries (AAN)
The American Association of Notaries is the only source you need for notary supplies, notary stamps, and notary seals.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
AASHE is the leading association for the advancement of sustainability in higher education with the mission to inspire and catalyze higher education to lead the global sustainability transformation.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since our founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.
Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS)
The aim of the ACCCCS is to be inclusive and welcoming of all persons in counseling centers with responsibility for coordination of clinical services.
Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA)
The Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies (ACCTA) is dedicated to promoting excellence in doctoral psychology internship training within university and college counseling centers.
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
The American Culinary Federation provides accredited educational programs, certifications, competitions and networking designed to enhance professional growth for all current and future chefs and pastry chefs.
American College Health Association (ACHA)
ACHA’s mission is to serve as the principal leadership organization for advancing the health of college students and campus communities through advocacy, education, and research.
College Student Educators International (ACPA)
The mission of the Association is to support and foster college student learning through the generation and dissemination of knowledge, which informs policies, practices, and programs, for student affairs and student services professionals and the higher and tertiary education community.
Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)
Through education training and recognition programs for members, the Associated Collegiate Press promotes the standards and ethics of good journalism as accepted and practiced by print, broadcast and electronic media in the United States.
Association of College & University Housing Officers- International (ACUHO-I)
ACUHO-I is the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. ACUHO-I members believe in developing exceptional residential experiences at colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions around the world.
Associated College Unions International (ACUI)
ACUI is the professional home to thousands of campus community builders around the world. Primarily focused on the work of those within the college unions and student activities field, the Association strives to provide an inclusive, welcoming community for all those who choose to belong.
Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA)
AFA provides exceptional experiences, a vibrant community, and essential resources for the success of fraternity/sorority advisors. We have an ongoing commitment to the professional development of our members, a deep appreciation of both academic and applied research that examines the entire spectrum of the fraternity/sorority experience and the advising profession, and a commitment to collaborations within and between the higher education and inter-fraternal communities.
Association of Fraternal Leadership Values (AFLV)
The Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values exists to stimulate the growth and development of fraternity/sorority councils, chapters, and members by promoting leadership, educational, and values-based experiences and resources for student leaders, their advisors, and the larger fraternal market. Our mission is for all fraternity/sorority members to exemplify and live ethical values.
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members. Our mission is to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC)
The APPIC organization exists to provide a service to members who are interested in the training of doctoral and postdoctoral psychologists as well as the working with the National Match Program that places psychology doctoral students in internships.
Administrative Professional Today/American Management Association (APT/AMA)
AMA is an international, nonprofit, membership-based association that provides a broad range of management development and educational services to individuals and organizations.
American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)
The American Society of Administrative Professionals was established in 2005 to provide year-round online professional development, training, and resources to address the changing roles and demanding responsibilities of Administrative Professionals and Executive Assistants.
Association for Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA)
The Association for Student Conduct Administrators' mission is to advance the student conduct profession.
Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD)
The AUCCCD is a professional community that fosters director development and success. To advance the mission of higher education, the AUCCCD innovate, educate and advocate for collegiate mental health. The AUCCCD are committed to inclusive excellence and the promotion of social justice.
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a national coalition of 1,000+ colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. It builds democracy through civic education and community development.
College Media Association (CMA)
College Media Association's mission is to support student media programs and professionals through education and community.
College Media Business & Advertising Managers (CMBAM)
College Media Business & Advertising Managers are committed to providing learning and career opportunities through conventions and member communications as well as foster leadership development, strive for the highest standards in industry knowledge and continue to be an advocate for our members.
Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is a nonprofit organization, established in 1981, dedicated to furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico.
Green Sports Alliance
The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where people live and play.
Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
HECMA is the preeminent organization for higher education case management professionals. Its mission as the founding organization of higher education case managers is to provide members with a professional identity and resources to advance recommended practices, knowledge and research in order to promote and enhance the well-being of campus communities.
High School Equivalency Program/College Assistance Migrant Program National Association (HEP/CAMP)
The National HEP/CAMP Association is an organization whose membership is comprised of universities, colleges and non-profit organizations that administer a High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and/or a College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). The Association’s membership is committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of the national HEP and CAMP program, all HEP and CAMP projects, and to disseminating information about HEP and CAMP.
National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)
The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) is the recognized leader in higher education providing knowledge, ideas and resources for campus life.
National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS)
Founded in 1969 as the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, NACAS is a professional trade association that supports the non-academic segment of higher education responsible for generating business through a diverse array of campus services that students need and value – such as food services, bookstores, housing, and transportation.
National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU)
As the only association serving the national and international campus card transaction industry, NACCU is the one source dedicated to high-quality educational programs, resources, services, and tools.
National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS)
Since 1958, NACUFS has supported the college and university foodservice market by providing members with the programs and resources they need to excel, from benchmarking and best practices to educational programming and professional networking.
Northwest Association of College & University Housing Officers
The Northwest Association of College & University Housing Officers' mission is to enrich the housing profession through the promotion of best practices, professional development, collaborative sharing of ideas, and the examination of future trends relating to the administration of the physical, financial, social and educational components of university and college housing programs.
Northwest Association for Educational Opportunity (NAEOP)
NAEOP provides a venue in which all TRIO and similar programs may support the success of low income, first-generation and underrepresented students to obtain a quality education. NAEOP helps these underrepresented populations by promoting program development and collecting and disseminating data based on the students’ specific educational needs. NAEOP provides support services and opportunities not normally accessible to these students to help them reach their full potential and develop into professional individuals.
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. Its mission is to be the principal source of leadership, scholarship, professional development, and advocacy for student affairs.
National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASPA)
NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. Its mission is to be the principal source of leadership, scholarship, professional development, and advocacy for student affairs.
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
NCURA serves its members and advances the field of research administration through education and professional development programs, the sharing of knowledge and experience, and by fostering a professional, collegial, and respected community.
National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness by providing educational and developmental opportunities, generating and sharing knowledge, and promoting networking and growth for our members.
Pullman Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce is to promote, advocate and support the businesses and the community of Pullman. The Chamber is a 501c6 nonprofit organization incorporated in 1956.
Washington Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (WAPED)
The Washington Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability provides professional development for disability service providers in higher education.
Western Association of University Publication Managers (WAUPM)
WAUPM has two major activities each year: a conference of members in the spring and a very detailed data exchange. Each experience offers an in-depth look at each member’s programs and publications.
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP)
The Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP) is a non-profit organization that strives to unite agencies engaged in the elimination of sexual violence.
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
The WSBA’s mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
Washington State University Academic Advising Association (WSU ACADA)
The Washington State University Academic Advising Association (WSU ACADA) is the primary organized group of professional and faculty advisors and student support personnel at Washington State University.
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.