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Impact Statement
Since 1910, ̽»¨Â¥ members have been at the forefront of recognizing and documenting learning and skills by stewarding academic records and managing core institutional systems. Their leadership shapes effective practices, safeguards the integrity of learner data, and enables seamless learning mobility for more than 16.5 million learners. Positioned at the center of this work, ̽»¨Â¥ members play a critical role in advancing policies and removing barriers that impact the implementation of learner-centered practices across higher education.

ABOUT ̽»¨Â¥

̽»¨Â¥ is a non-profit, voluntary, professional association working to make higher education more responsive to learners. With a membership of more than 18,000 higher education professionals at approximately 2,300 institutions in more than 30 countries, collectively representing over 16.5 million enrolled learners, the association provides advocacy, research, and policy-based guidance and training to higher education professionals to smooth the path for learners at every stage of their journey.

  • Influences the field of higher education through fostering Learning Mobility innovation, scholarship and advocacy.

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  • Supports 2.3k+ Member Institutions (e.g., colleges and universities) to create spaces for exchanging knowledge and resources.

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  • Serves and champions 18k+ members in their professional development through training and other learning oppportunities.

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  • ̽»¨Â¥ is led and supported by a set of members serving on the Board, committee leadership, and other opportunities.

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  • Possesses an internal staff of 33 people that works directly with member institutions, members, and others in the field of higher education.

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ORGANIZATION

475
Staff Years of Combined Experience in Higher Education
12
Spread across 12 States/Providences & 2 Countries
550
Consultant Years of Combined Experience in Higher Education
Meet the Consultants Meet the Staff

Possesses an internal staff of 33 people that works directly with member institutions, members, and others in the field of higher education.

Meet the Staff Meet the Consultants
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VolunteerLeadership

̽»¨Â¥ is led and supported by a set of members serving on the Board, caucus and committee leadership, and other opportunities.

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148
Volunteer Leaders
115
Have over 10 years of Professional Experience in Higher Education
39
Work at Small Colleges or Community Colleges
20
Work at Minority Serving Institutions
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Serves and champions 18k+ members in their professional development through training and other learning opportunities.

GeneralMembership

18,000+
MEMBERS
87%
MEMBER ONE-YEAR RETENTION
3,000+
ENGAGED EXCHANGE MEMBERS

Areas of Responsibility

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̽»¨Â¥ member professionals who have selected at least one area of responsibility.

9.2% Academic Advising
31.7% Admissions Operations
< 3% Admissions Recruitment
4.7% Curriculum Management
11.2% Enrollment Management
< 3% Financial Aid
3.6% Information Services
< 3% Institutional Research
< 3% International Admissions
< 3% International Credentials
25.9% Records and Registration
< 3% Student Affairs
< 3% Transfer Evaluation and Articulation
< 3% Transfer Recruitment
< 3% Veteran Services
3.5% Other Positions

Professional Career

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of ̽»¨Â¥ member professionals who have indicated their years of professional experience.

Professionals with less than 5 years of higher education experience with books and question marks, showing 6.9% of members.
Less than 5 years
Professionals with 5 to 10 years of higher education experience with books and ideas, showing 12.7% of members.
5-10 years
Professionals with more than 10 years of higher education experience on books, showing 80.4% of members.
More than 10 years

Over 5,500 members engaged in professional development opportunities.

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MemberInstitutions

Supports 2.3k + Member Institutions (e.g., colleges and universities) to create spaces for exchanging knowledge and resources.

2,300+
INSTITUTIONS
90%
INSTITUTIONS ONE-YEAR RETENTION

Minority Serving Institution Type Distribution

Donut chart showing 425 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) by Institute Type. Categories include HSI, HBCU, PBI, TCU, AANAPISI, and NANTI with respective counts.

Members of ̽»¨Â¥

Membership countries
Non-Membership countries

Learning mobility

Interoperability and Open Standards

Projects and Work

$0.76 of every dollar directly supports ̽»¨Â¥ programs, enhancing learning mobility, academic integrity, and professional development in higher education.

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