To provide an organization in which institutions of higher education, other organizations and interested individuals may work together to promote health in the broadest aspects for students and all members of the college community. Mission To be the principal advocate and leadership organization for college and university health. By providing advocacy and representation, education, and research, service and communication, the association enhances the ability of its members to improve the health of all students and the campus community. There are four categories of membership including individual, institutional, emeritus, and sustaining.
Membership includes membership with eleven regional affiliated organizations.
Each section has a semiannual newsletter. A variety of other publications on policy, programming and law, and educational resource materials are available. A national annual meeting is held late each spring, at various locations throughout the United States. Twelve regional and state affiliate association meetings are also held annually.