ACHA Member Benefits [pdf] - American College Health Association

Welcome to ACHA!
“As the president of ACHA it is my honor to extend the warmest welcome. I joined ACHA in 1996,
which has since become my professional “home.” College health is unique in taking a multidisciplinary
approach to the advocacy and promotion of the health of college students: physical and
mental health, relationship health, and overall personal, social, academic and spiritual well-being.
We work to increase access to quality care as well as create and support campus environments that
are conducive to health, safety and academic success. No matter what discipline you work within,
membership within your section and regional affi liate will link you to colleagues who will help you
succeed. I encourage you to join a topic-focused coalition, which will engage you in the development
of best practices, strategies, guidelines and standards in the fi eld. My best advice is simply to get involved in any capacity,
large or small. Volunteers are the “life blood” of the Association, and I can say from my own experience that service to
ACHA has been one of the most meaningful aspects of my career. ” —Jennifer “Jenny” Haubenreiser, MA, FACHA,
ACHA President 2012-2013
Thank you for becoming a member of the American College
Health Association (ACHA)! It is a clear indication that you
are committed to the advancement of college health.
The following pages include information
that will help you as a member of the
association.
American College Health Association

My Membership
ACHA offers the online “My Membership” center at http://members.acha.org/members where you can keep
your membership record up to date.
View/Edit Profi le — Update your membership record with new contact
information or new degree information or view/change your section affi liation.
Blast Email Options — Get updates via email on important college health
and association information! Email alerts go straight to your inbox — and
you have the ability to edit your email preferences at any time. Please note
that email is ACHA’s primary means of communication with its members. If
you opt out of receiving emails, you may not receive important updates from
the association or affi liates. ACHA will never furnish your email address to an
outside organization.
Make a Voluntary Contribution — Support the Student Scholarship Fund
or the various funds of the American College Health Foundation by making a
donation online.
View a Concise List of Member Benefi ts — Find past issues of Action newsletter and Journal of American College
Health, access the searchable online Membership Directory, and more!
Did you know?
ACHA members can apply for grants, monetary prizes, and funding from the American College Health Foundation.
Visit www.acha.org/ACHF for information.
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History of ACHA
Since its inception in 1920, the American College Health Association has been dedicated to the health needs of
students at colleges and universities. It is the principal leadership organization for the fi eld of college health and
provides services, communications, and advocacy that help its members to advance the health of their campus
communities.
Today, ACHA’s membership has grown from the original 20 institutions of higher education to over 800. These
member institutions represent the diversity of the higher education community: two and four year schools, public
and private, large and small.
ACHA also serves more than 2,800 individual college health care professionals, including:
��administrators and support staff
��physicians and physician assistants
��nurses and nurse practitioners
��nurse directors
��health educators
��mental health professionals
��dietitians and nutritionists
��pharmacists
��students dedicated to health promotion on their campus
ACHA’s mission statement, strategic plan, and annual report can be viewed at
www.acha.org/About_ACHA/Who_We_Are.cfm.
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ACHA Sections
ACHA is dedicated to providing the best networking opportunities to its members and understands that members
should be able to maintain a relationship with others in their specifi c scope of practice or area of expertise. To help
members achieve this goal, ACHA has nine sections that refl ect the professional diversity of the individual members
of ACHA. These sections play a pivotal role in the program planning of ACHA’s Annual Meeting, held each spring, and
in providing support to section members.
As an ACHA member, you may enroll in the section best suited to your needs:
Administration
Advanced Practice Clinicians
Clinical Medicine
Health Promotion
Mental Health
Nurse-Directed Health Services
Nursing
Pharmacy
Students/Consumers
New members are welcome and encouraged to participate!
Visit www.acha.org/For_Members/Sections.cfm to fi nd out more about each section. From each section’s webpage
you will be able to access a list of section offi cers, the section newsletters, review section needs assessment surveys,
and stay up-to-date on section activities.
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Leadership of ACHA: the Board of Directors
ACHA is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of 18 members and, as the chief operating body of the
association, develops procedures to implement the policies of the association as established by the Assembly of
Representatives, and provides general direction for the association’s activities. The board is comprised of the sixmember
Executive Committee, four members-at-large, six regional representatives, and two student representatives.
Visit www.acha.org/About_ACHA/bod.cfm to see a list of current board members.
Members of the Board (except the Executive Director) are elected by ACHA members. A national election is held each
year in the spring for the purpose of electing association offi cers, regional representatives to the Board of Directors,
and section offi cers. Eligible members are strongly encouraged to have their voice heard by nominating and voting for
ACHA leaders.
Nominations for ACHA Leaders: The Call for Nominations for ACHA Offi cers, Regional Representatives, and section
leadership begins in September of each year. Visit http://members.acha.org/members/Elect_Leaders.cfm for more
information.
Online voting takes place in March-April every year.
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ACHA Fellows and Award Honorees
Nominations for ACHA Fellows and Award Honorees: Each year, ACHA honors exemplary members
nominated by their peers for exceptional service and commitment to the association and to the fi eld of college
health. The Call for Nominations for ACHA Awards and Fellows honorees opens around October 1 each year.
Visit www.acha.org/For_Members/Awards_Fellows.cfm for nominations criteria and instructions.
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ACHA Fellows
ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award
Clifford B. Reifl er Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Journal of American College Health
E. Dean Lovett Award for Exemplary Contributions to a College Health Program
Edward Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Contributions in College Health
Hannibal E. Howell, Jr. Award for Promoting Diversity in College Health
Lewis Barbato Award for Outstanding Student Service
Miguel García-Tuñón Memorial Award in Human Dignity
Ollie B. Moten Award for Outstanding Service to One’s Institution
Ruth E. Boynton Award for Distinguished Service to ACHA
Best Practices in College Health Award
Affi liate New Professionals Award
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Bylaws and Governance
Bylaws
The ACHA Bylaws is a set of rules adopted by the association to provide guidance in governing its meetings and affairs.
The bylaws defi ne ACHA’s organizational structure, describe of the rights and duties of members, and describe the
association’s decision-making process. Amendments to the bylaws are voted on by qualifi ed members at the Assembly
of Representatives.
Assembly of Representatives
The Assembly of Representatives takes place each year at the ACHA Annual Meeting. During the assembly, qualifi ed
voting members of ACHA are able to shape the governance of the association through their votes.
The Assembly of Representatives meets annually to establish overall organization practices by the adoption of
resolutions, action on amendments to the bylaws, and review of ACHA’s activities.
Members qualifi ed to vote at the Assembly of Representatives are representatives of a member institution (RMIs),
section chairs, section chairs-elect, section designated representatives, members of the Board of Directors, past
presidents of ACHA, and alternate representatives. All regular and alternate representatives must be current members
of ACHA.
Visit http://members.acha.org/members/Bylaws_Gov.cfm to view:
��current bylaws
��highlights of governance decisions from the ACHA Board of Directors and Executive Committee Meetings
��more information about the Assembly of Representatives
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Committees, Coalitions, and Task Forces
Get involved and have an impact on college health.
Volunteerism is the lifeblood of our association!
By participating in one or more of the association’s many committees, coalitions, and task forces, you can directly
impact the fi eld of college health. These groups address a diverse range of exciting issues pertinent both to ACHA and
to the health of college students, and they are vital instruments for the association’s mission, work, and governance as
well.
To fi nd out more about the many possibilities that exist for ACHA members through involvement in a team effort,
consider contacting the chair or board liaison for each group. New members are welcome and encouraged to
participate!
Descriptions and contact information for committees, coalitions, and task forces can be found at
www.acha.org/Committees_Coalitions_Task_Forces/Get_Involved.cfm.
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Your ACHA Regional Affi liate
ACHA is divided into 11 affi liate organizations arrayed across six regions of the United States. Members of ACHA
simultaneously enjoy membership in one of the affi liate organizations based upon geographic location. International
members are likewise apportioned to membership in one of the affi liates according to their international location as
set forth in procedures established by the association’s Board of Directors.
Each of these affi liates is governed by its own elected offi cers, who provide guidance and leadership to members
and help forge strong partnerships with colleagues on the state or regional level, including conducting their own or
combined annual educational meetings.
Get involved in your region!
Numerous volunteer opportunities exist within each affi liate. Visit your affi liate’s website or contact affi liate leadership
found at www.acha.org/About_ACHA/Affi liates.cfm to learn more. New members are welcome and encouraged to
participate!
Region I
Southern College Health Association
Southwest College Health Association
Region II
Central College Health Association
North Central College Health Association
Rocky Mountain College Health Association
Region III
Mid-America College Health Association
Ohio College Health Association
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Region IV
Mid-Atlantic College Health Association
Region V
New England College Health Association
New York State College Health Association
Region VI
Pacifi c Coast College Health Association
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Assessments and Surveys
Help ACHA collect important data on the college health subjects that are important to you and your colleagues by
participating in surveys! Most surveys take just a few minutes and are conducted online. Watch your email inbox for
survey announcements.
ACHA Benchmarking DataShare Surveys
Because having accurate data about the health of college students is an important goal for ACHA, each year the
association conducts several surveys on a variety of issues. Data from most of these surveys is provided to members so
that they can use the data to improve their health services. As a member, you can participate in these surveys that add
to the knowledge base on student health services. Some examples of past Benchmarking DataShare Surveys include:
��Infl uenza Like Illness (ILI) Surveillance in Colleges and Universities
��College Student Mortality Rates Survey
��Utilization of Health Services Survey
��Pap Test and STI Survey (conducted annually)
��Benchmarking Space and Facilities Survey
College Health Salary and Staffi ng Survey
The College Health Survey and Staffi ng Survey is conducted periodically and contains
valuable information that you can use to compare and review salary and staffi ng patterns
(categorized by specifi c categories of health services personnel) and the type, size, location,
and Carnegie classifi cations of institutions.
Individual and Institutional Members receive a discount on the Salary and Staffi ng Survey
Report. Participate in the survey and receive a bigger discount! Contact pubs@acha.org for
ordering information.
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Assessments and Surveys cont.
Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness Survey 2012
The ACHA Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness Coalition conducted this survey to collect data about faculty and
staff health promotion and wellness programs on ACHA member campuses. The data collected provides valuable
information about these programs and assists the coalition in assessing the scope and extent of educational efforts
to address the health and wellness of faculty and staff on campus.
Visit www.acha.org/Committees_Coalitions_Task_Forces/staff_wellness.cfm to view a presentation of the results of
the survey and to fi nd more information about the ACHA Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness Coalition.
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ACHA-National College Health Assessment
The ACHA-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) is a nationally recognized survey that can assist you in
collecting data about your students’ health habits, behaviors, and perceptions.
While other health surveys of college students cover a single topic area, the ACHA-NCHA offers a way for you to map
the widest range of health issues:
��Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
��Sexual health
��Weight, nutrition, and exercise
��Mental health
��Personal safety and violence
��Impediments to academic performance
If you need to collect data about your students’ smoking habits, contraception use, mental health issues, relationship
diffi culties, sexual behaviors, exercise habits, preventative health practices, and perceptions of drug and alcohol use,
the ACHA-NCHA can assess students on ALL of these topics and many, many more — all in one convenient survey!
As an ACHA Institutional Member, your school will receive reduced rates when you participate in this valuable survey!
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American College Health Association National College Health Assessment
Visit www.acha-ncha.org/ to learn more.
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ACHA-Patient Satisfaction Assessment Service
The ACHA-Patient Satisfaction Assessment Service (ACHA-PSAS) gauges patient satisfaction and provides insight
into the quality and performance of a college or university health service.
Participation in the ACHA-PSAS has many benefi ts! As a patient satisfaction measurement tool, it can help your health
service:
��Support accreditation
Accreditation processes typically entail some form of organizational self-assessment of quality of care or services.
��Track performance over time
The health service can compare survey periods to determine if it is meeting its goals and has improved.
��Compare results to other institutions nationwide
Determine whether your school is providing a standard of care on par with other health services.
��Provide results 24/7
Monitor the ongoing assessment results and address dissatisfaction immediately.
As an ACHA Institutional Member, your school will save a minimum of $245 when you use this indispensable
assessment service!
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ACHA’s Peer Review Assistance Program for institutional health services can help you address a variety of
college health related subjects! ACHA’s peer reviewers are seasoned college health professionals who can provide
your institution with recommendations for:
��Funding sources, generating revenue, and/or creating a business plan
��Integrating services
��Implementing strategies for collaborative care
��Staffi ng levels, compensation, and/or productivity
��Improving effi ciencies within your health service and how to best meet students’ needs
��Changes or additions to services offered
��Administrative structures
��Planning facilities, size, layout, location, construction, and renovation
��And much, much more!
Your institution has the opportunity to set the objectives that determine how in-depth the peer review will be.
ACHA will assist you by identifying appropriate reviewers and defi ning the scope of the review, as well as scheduling
site visits. As an ACHA Institutional Member, you receive a savings of $575!
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Peer Review Assistance Program
To learn more, visit www.acha.org/Peer_Review/Peer_Review_Program.cfm.
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ACHA Annual Meeting
Join us for the American College Health Association’s Annual Meeting, the largest conference specifi cally for
college health professionals where you can:
��Connect with your college health community by networking with colleagues and students from across the
country in educational sessions, professional meetings, and social events.
��Enhance your knowledge and career path by attending innovative sessions, participating in important association
projects, and networking with leaders in the fi eld.
��Earn 20+ credits and/or contact hours by attending a diverse selection of educational programs on pressing issues
specifi c to college health services, programming, and research.
��Update and maintain your industry knowledge by exploring the latest college health related products, services,
and resources with exhibitors.
ACHA Individual Members can save more than 35% on meeting registration fees. We also offer special volume
discounts to our Institutional Members.
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SERVICE to others COMPASSION for all
ACHA 2013 Annual Meeting
May 28-June 1 ✴ Boston, Massachusetts
Conducted in collaboration with the New England College Health Association
at the Boston Marriott Copley Place
Visit www.acha.org/annualmeeting13 for more information.
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Professional Development
Online educational sessions are available for you and your colleagues!
For a small one-time charge ($24.95 per session), you can download educational sessions and share them
with an unlimited number of your colleagues on campus — whether they’re looking for additional continuing
education credits or just interested in learning more about the topic. Visit www.acha.org/OnlineCE for a list of
available sessions.
To request CE credit, simply download the sessions, purchase your credit for a minimal fee, and complete the
post-tests — it’s that easy! There is a 25% discount for three or more people from the same institution requesting
CE credit! Contact kmcginnis@acha.org for details about the discount.
Did you miss the ACHA Annual Meeting?
Audio recordings are an excellent way to experience the education and programming at the Annual Meeting
if you were unable to attend the meeting, could not make it to all the sessions you wanted to attend, want
to share the experience with others on your campus, or offer professional development to your staff. Visit
www.conferencemedia.net/859410 to make your purchase.
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ACHA Guidelines and White Papers
In order to advance the fi eld of college health, ACHA has created numerous policy guidelines, recommendations and
position statements to assist college health professionals in developing and sustaining strong and high quality health
programming, health care, and health services in support of college students and their institutions. ACHA white papers
serve as authoritative educational guides that address college health issues and how to solve them.
ACHA guidelines, recommendations, position statements, and white papers are available to download in PDF
format from www.acha.org/Publications/Guidelines_WhitePapers.cfm at no charge.
ACHA Guidelines and Recommendations
Cultural Competency Statement
Drug Education and Testing of Student Athletes
Emergency Planning Guidelines for Campus Health
Services: An All-Hazards Approach
General Statement of Ethical Principles and Guidelines
Guidelines for Hiring Health Promotion Professionals in
Higher Education
Position Statement on Preventing Sexual Violence on
College and University Campuses
Position Statement on Tobacco on College and University
Campuses
ACHA White Paper
Considerations for Integration of Counseling and Health
Services on College and University Campuses
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Recommendations for Institutional Prematriculation
Immunizations
Sanctions Procedure
Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher
Education
Standards for Student Health Insurance/Benefi ts
Programs
Tuberculosis Screening and Targeted Testing of College
and University Students
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Subscriptions
The Journal of American College Health
ACHA members receive a FREE subscription ($387 value) to the Journal of American College
Health, the only scholarly publication devoted entirely to college students’ health.
Your ACHA membership also includes FREE online access to archives of past issues!
Published bi-monthly by Taylor & Francis Group in cooperation with ACHA, this prizewinning
journal covers developments and research in this broad fi eld, including clinical and
preventive medicine, health promotion, environmental health and safety, nursing assessment,
interventions, management, pharmacy, and sports medicine. The journal regularly publishes
major articles on student behaviors, mental health, and health care policies and includes a
section for discussion of controversial issues.
College Health in Action
ACHA’s member newsletter, College Health in Action, keeps you up to date on both the
association and college health. Articles on current health trends and issues, new research
and fi ndings, innovative health programming, and reports from ACHA’s committees are in
every issue, keeping our members abreast of current college health events and tuned in to
the association’s activities. The newsletter is published quarterly and is free to all members
— another great benefi t of being part of ACHA!
Share your member stories and news with other ACHA members! Submit your story
for Action to Kristen at kklimo@acha.org.
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ACHA Store
ACHA Brochures for Young Adults
ACHA understands young adults’ need for accurate, easy-to-read information
presented in a nonjudgmental manner. Each brochure emphasizes awareness,
risk reduction, and prevention. Supplement your educational programs with
ACHA brochures. Because ACHA brochures are written by college health
experts, you can feel confi dent that your students will have reliable information.
ACHA Publications for Professionals
In addition to brochures for young adults, we offer comprehensive publications and research survey results to help you
further your professional development. These publications provide you with practical guidelines and comprehensive
information on college health issues and data.
Now Available! The 2010-2011 College Health Salary and Staffi ng Survey Report contains information gathered
through a comprehensive survey on salary and staffi ng levels from the fi eld. Discounts are available for ACHA
members and survey participants.
Visit the ACHA Store at www.acha.org/Publications, where you can purchase health information brochures,
publications for professionals, and online continuing education!
Individual Members save up to 25% on health information brochures and up to 35% on publications for
professionals, and Institutional Members save up to 40% on health information brochures!
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Additional Member Services and Resources
Jobline Classifi eds
Recruit on the ACHA website for your next job opening! ACHA’s Jobline is the only classifi ed listing specifi c to your
target audience of college health professionals. (Member Institutions receive a discount on Jobline postings!) Visit
www.acha.org/Jobline/Place_an_Ad.cfm for advertising rates and instructions.
Online Resources for College Health Professionals
Looking for information on a college health topic? Visit ACHA’s useful compilation of online resources, “College Health
A-Z,” located at www.acha.org! Simply select the topic you are interested in from the drop down menu. Items on each
topic page include both ACHA resources and resources from other national organizations.
Supplemental Resource Materials
ACHA offers FREE supplemental resource materials to support your outreach programs!
Healthy Campus 2020
Healthy Campus 2020 includes national health objectives for students and
faculty/staff; an action model using an ecological approach; and a toolkit
for implementation based on the MAP-IT (Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement
and Track) framework. These tools and resources will help institutions of
higher education determine which objectives are relevant, achievable, and
a priority on your campus.
Shifting the Paradigm: Primary Prevention of Sexual Violence Toolkit
This toolkit provides facts, ideas, strategies, conversation starters, and resources to everyone on campus who cares
about the prevention of sexual violence.
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Connect. Collaborate. Create.
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Find ACHA on Facebook and Twitter!
Get the latest ACHA and college health news! We welcome your participation — please start a conversation, ask
questions, and connect with your colleagues through ACHA’s social media!
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Facebook
www.facebook.com/AmericanCollegeHealthAssociation
Twitter
http://twitter.com/ACHA_Tweets
Get ACHA 2013 Annual Meeting updates via Twitter! Use #ACHA13.
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ACHA National Offi ce
The ACHA national offi ce is here to help you! ACHA’s national offi ce is located near Baltimore, Maryland. The
national offi ce has four departments overseen by the Executive Director, who reports to the Board of Directors:
ACHA-NCHA Program Offi ce, Finance and Administration, Member Programs and Services, and Research.
Additionally, a development coordinator assists with fundraising for the American College Health Foundation.
Visit www.acha.org/staff_directory.cfm for a current list of national offi ce staff and contact information.
Phone and Fax Numbers
(410) 859-1500
(410) 859-1510 (fax)
Address
American College Health Association
1362 Mellon Road, Suite 180
Hanover, MD 21076
Helpful Email Contacts
General questions: contact@acha.org
Membership questions: membership@acha.org
Publications questions and orders: pubs@acha.org
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