Advance inter-institutional cooperation in foreign study programs, grant writing, collaborative program initiatives and other areas of concern. Enhance faculty development through curriculum workshops and through two-way faculty exchanges with colleges and universities in Asia. Provide the services of a network of consultants for member schools wishing to establish new programs or to evaluate existing ones. Exchange information on new programs, grant and funding opportunities, and job-openings. Share cultural and public affairs programs such as concerts, speakers, art exhibits, and film series.
Institutions join as full, associate, and affiliate members based upon a range of criteria.
A complete member list is available. In general, these will be relatively small, private colleges with enrollments roughly between 500-2,500, although some public, and some larger instutitions may also be admitted to full membership, which confers all the benefits described in the brochure. Typical Associate Members will be small universities, some community colleges, and other private and public colleges with somewhat larger enrollments. Form A Membership Application Form is available for you to view and print out.