American College Health Association
| Abbreviation | ACHA |
|---|---|
| Motto | The recognized voice of expertise in college health |
| Formation | 1920 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Research |
| Headquarters | Hanover, Maryland |
Membership .mw-parser-output .nobold{font-weight:normal} (2017) | >800 higher education institutions |
Past President | Jamie Davidson |
President | Michael Huey |
President Elect | Stephanie Hanenberg |
Chief Executive Officer | Devin Jopp |
Board of directors | 18 members (listed here) |
| Affiliations | 11 regional affiliates in 6 regions of the United States (listed here) |
| Website | acha.org |
Formerly called | American Student Health Association |
The American College Health Association (abbreviated ACHA) is a Hanover, Maryland-based organization of college health professionals throughout the United States.[1] It was founded in 1920 as the American Student Health Association, obtaining its current name in 1948.[2] Over 800 higher education institutions are members of the ACHA, as of 2011. The association also has over 2,800 individual health care professionals as members.[3] Since 1958, the association's official journal has been the Journal of American College Health, which was founded in 1958 as Student Medicine.[4]
References
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^ Mack, R (2011). "History of the American College Health Association". Journal of American College Health. 59 (6): 482–8. PMID 21660802.
^ "Membership". American College Health Association Website. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
^ "The ACHA Expanded History". American College Health Association Website. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
External links
- Official website
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