Statement on the Elimination of Campus DEI Offices 📢 The American College Health Association (ACHA) stands with students and institutions to support diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility (DEIJA) on campus. Decisions to close DEIJA offices undermine efforts to create inclusive environments crucial to students’ health, well-being, and academic success. 🔍 Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e_GyXr8M #collegehealth #highered #DEIJA
American College Health Association (ACHA)
Higher Education
Silver Spring, Maryland 3,160 followers
The recognized voice of expertise in college health.
About us
Since 1920, the American College Health Association (ACHA) has linked college health professionals throughout the nation (and more recently around the globe), forming a powerful, collaborative networking base. This unique synthesis of vision and knowledge, of practice and policy, can guide and support you and your health service, your health programs, and your professional development. ACHA's over 11,000 individual members and over 650 institutional members are why we are "the recognized voice of expertise in college health."
- Website
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http://www.acha.org
External link for American College Health Association (ACHA)
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1920
- Specialties
- Health Promotion, Mental Health, Clinical Care, College Health, Campus Wellness, Higher Education, Campus Safety, and Professional Association
Locations
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Primary
8455 Colesville Rd
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
Employees at American College Health Association (ACHA)
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Kawai Oneda Tanabe
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Michele Wagner, MPH
Proposal Writer and CDC Contract Manager Consultant at Infectious Diseases Society of America
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Spencer Wong
Physician and Educator
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James Wilkinson, MA CAE
Experienced Executive Leader of Professional Organizations | Servant Leadership | Strategic Planning | Digital Transformation | Contributing Author…
Updates
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Recent Study Alert! 🚨 Autistic & Transgender or Gender-Nonconforming (TGNC) college students face increased risks of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This study, using data from ACHA’s National College Health Assessment, highlights the urgent need for targeted support on campuses. 📖 Read the study & learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXk8xYT5 #collegehealth #highed #mentalhealth
Gender Identity, Autism, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in College Students
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Get More for Your Membership! ✨ Sign up for ACHA membership for 2025, and you’ll enjoy the rest of 2024 completely FREE! That’s extra time to dive into valuable resources, connect with experts, and enhance the health and wellness of your campus community—all at no extra cost. Check out our member benefits: https://lnkd.in/eXT47ScS This offer is available to brand new members only. #collegehealth #highered
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📊 The ACHA-National College Health Assessment (NCHA) provides valuable insights into the health and wellness of students nationwide! According to the latest survey, 80.7% of students who had vaginal intercourse in the last 12 months used a method to prevent pregnancy. 🛡️ Want to learn more? The NCHA is a nationally recognized research tool that helps you collect precise data on key issues like mental health, substance use, and reproductive health—factors that impact student well-being and academic success. Access full survey reports and started here: https://www.acha.org/ncha/ #NCHA #Collegehealth #Reproductivehealth
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Why present your poster at #ACHA2025? - Showcase your work to college health and wellness professionals - Engage with administrators, clinicians, health and mental health professionals, and students - Network, collaborate, and influence best practices in college health Deadline to submit: October 28, 2024 Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/dT7z2Pgk #collegehealth #highered
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Since the 2022 Dobbs ruling, ACHA and ACHF have developed critical resources to help college health professionals address students' sexual and reproductive health needs. Join leaders from ACHA’s Reproductive Rights Advocacy Subcommittee and ACHF’s State of Sexual and Reproductive Health on Campus team to: ✅ Explore key resources ✅ Share strategies for supporting students ✅ Learn how you can get involved in advocacy efforts 🔗 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eJNfEgUj 🗓 Live Web Event: 10/29/2024 at 1:00 pm ET #SexualHealth #ReproductiveHealth #CollegeHealth #Highered
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Brand new members join today, get the rest of 2024 FREE! 💥 Sign up as a brand new member with ACHA for 2025, and we’ll unlock the rest of 2024 at no extra cost! That’s extra time to: 📊 Access research and reports 👥 Connect with peers and experts 💡 Implement best practices for campus health Start building a healthier campus community today! Brand new members join here: https://lnkd.in/dSEZaGdW #collegeheath #highered
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🎓 College success isn't just about grades! A new paper argues that higher education should broaden its focus to include lifelong wellness and personal growth. 🌱 Research shows that experiences in college can promote long-term well-being, with key metrics like purpose, belonging, and identity shaping student success beyond the classroom. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gt5hV6Qu #Collegehealth #highered
The role of higher ed in students’ lasting well-being
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📣 Campus leaders, this is a call to action! Student well-being lies at the heart of academic success, and now is the time to prioritize it on your campus. Introducing the groundbreaking Well-Being Assessment from American College Health Association (ACHA) - a comprehensive data tool that will revolutionize how you support your students' holistic wellness. 🌟 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eZKAPANi #collegehealth #highered
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📊 College students' mental health is showing signs of improvement! Depressive symptoms are down, and psychological well-being is up, according to the latest Healthy Minds study. But is this the beginning of a lasting trend? 💭 What do you think—are we finally turning a corner in the campus mental health crisis? https://lnkd.in/ggbgsmMz #collegehealth #highered #mentalhealth
College students are less depressed, more mentally well
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